This course is designed to train tree care crews in hazards, as well as accepted practices for brush chipper operation and other associated tasks. 

Please join the USDA Office of Sustainability and Climate for a webinar about urban forest health in the face of a changing climate.

Current UMass research includes studies on the biology and integrated management of turf-damaging diseases and insects, short- and long-term weed management, pesticide exposure, fertility, drought management, as well as a range of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program fine turf trials.

The World's best tree climbers compete.

The ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show.

The deadline to register for this exam is July 17, 2017

From UMass Extension: Three-day training on Scolytinae taxonomy with experts from federal agencies and universities in a small-group setting.

Registration deadline is August 2, 2017.

Submit your nomination for the highest honor the chapter bestows.

Course provides an additional credential to tree care apprentices.

Exam to become a licensed arborist in Maine

Save the date and watch this space for more information!

Save the date - September 21, 2017, The Southeast Tree Wardens Annual Field Day, Upland Sportsmen’s Club in Plympton. MA

September 22-24, 2017. Course full; waitlist. Tree Climbing education for women, taught by women. Don't miss this all inclusive tree climbing workshop weekend!

UMass Extension program with Nick Brazee

Sheffield MA Town Forest Event - Woods and Trails: A Pathway Forward. A conference for Municipalities, Community Groups, Natural Resource Professionals, and Environmental Educators.

Pre-requisites:
• L1 Tree Climbing Methods & Best Practice
• L1 Precision Felling, Chain Saw Handling, Safety

Tree inventories will be the topic of this meeting of the Western Mass Tree Wardens group.

Regular dinner meeting of the Massachusetts Arborists Association

The Trees & Utilities Conference is Back!

3-Day Module
This course is designed for an arborist using climbing lines and saddles

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A hands-on workshop for tree wardens, municipal employees, tree care professionals, and anyone else interested in learning how to prune young trees for proper structure and why it is important to prune young trees.

Please join us at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center for "The Next 50 Years in Arboriculture, Moving Ahead Together", in beautiful Southbridge, MA. Ed Gilman will be this year's Keynote Speaker. Get up-to-date on arboriculture in New England. Network with the region's arborists. Earn CEUs and Pesticide Credits.

Registration deadline is September 14, 2017

Massachusetts Certified Arborist exam.

Annual training for tree board members, tree activists, interested citizens, Tree Wardens, arborists, and other green professionals.

MFI is a great weeklong training opportunity to learn new management tools and develop your professional skills to grow your urban forestry program from good to great!

Three-day module - no prerequisites other than the eligibility to attend requirements.

Two-day module - no prerequisites other than the eligibility to attend requirements.

Registration deadline is October 4, 2017

Pre-requisites: • L1 Tree Climbing Methods & Best Practice • L1 Precision Felling, Chain Saw Handling, Safety, and Ergonomics Course Description

Twice-yearly safety program from the Massachusetts Arborists Association.

2017 TCIA Expo at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio

Annual conference of the Society of Municipal Arborists

Annual conference organized by the Arbor Day Foundation

Registration deadline is November 9, 2017.

Annual conference of the American Society of Consulting Arborists

Conference of Massachusetts Green Industry Partners - Boston, MA

Exam to become a licensed arborist in Maine

Registration deadline is November 20, 2017

SAVE THE DATE for the 2018 New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference & Tradshow.