Posted on June 6, 2018
Watch as the region's most skilled climbers compete for the coveted title of New England Champion and a chance to compete in the grand finale, known as the International Tree Climbing Championship, to be held this summer in Columbus, Ohio! There will be a kid’s climb, too, so bring the whole family!
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Posted on May 29, 2018
Officials at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) report that emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Madawaska, Maine. Take note of the state and federal rules that ban movement of untreated firewood (www.maine.gov/firewood). Read the full press release from DAFT to find out more. With this discovery, Rhode Island is the only New England state where EAB has not yet been detected.
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Posted on May 17, 2018
As part of the ongoing response to the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the state, Vermont has joined the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s 31-state quarantine boundary.
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Posted on April 2, 2018
In 2016, 25% of worker fatalities for workers in the category Ornamental Shrub and Tree Service were from transportation.
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Posted on March 31, 2018
Need to renew your ISA TRAQ qualification? You can renew up to 18 month BEFORE your expiration date so check out these 2018 courses!
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Posted on March 7, 2018
Major storms, such as the recent Nor’easter, reveal the power of Mother Nature and can leave a trail of damage that has a lasting impact on your home and landscape, especially trees. The New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NEC-ISA), based in Norwell, MA, offers some post storm advice to help you and your trees recover from these disasters.
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Posted on March 1, 2018
State officials have identified emerald ash borer (EAB) in the north-central town of Orange, Vermont.
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Posted on January 30, 2018
By Mollie Freilicher, with input from Dr. Dennis Ryan
Arborists are often working in all seasons and in many types of weather. Each season has its challenges. One of the biggest challenges in winter is – not surprisingly—the cold. Make sure that you and your crews are staying warm enough to work safely and comfortably. Some things to consider:
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Posted on January 30, 2018
A Student’s Internship Experience in the Tree Care Industry
By Megan Kacenski, student, and Rick Harper, Professor – UMASS
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Posted on January 30, 2018
Qualification · Requalification · Level III Workshop - New England ISA's 2018 TRAQ Offerings
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