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2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW RUN DOWN It was a VIRTUAL Success! By Heather Leff October 4-6, 2020. More than two-hundred and forty New England arborists logged in to participate in the 2020 New England Chapter ISA Virtual Conference & Trade Show. Twenty exhibitors set up virtual booths complete with videos, live chats, and live video conferencing! Thirteen CEUs, including five total pesticide credits were offered over the three, half-days of presentations and live networking sessions. On Sunday, the conference agenda featured more of a workshop feel with two tracks; ANSI A300 Standards and i-Tree Tools. The Standards were brought to us by ANSI A300 Committee Members and featured Pruning, Lightning Protections Systems, Planting and Transplanting, and Tree Risk Assessment. The i-Tree track featured Dr. Dave Bloniarz explaining how i-Tree tools can be utilized in the field. Monday and Tuesday held loads of education featuring our Key-Note Speaker, Nina Bassuk who spoke on the Creating the Sustainable Urban Landscape. John Goodfellow spoke about the new ISA Utility Tree Risk BMP and the importance of Integrated Vegetation Management. Other topics included updates on the Emerald Ash Borer and New Hampshire pests, team leadership. remote sensing, choosing the right tree for the right place, a climbing gear inspection overview, and the importance of quality customer service. Our Trek des Trees committee was even able to bring you the 2020 Trek des Trees virtually in the form of a 20-question quiz worth 1 CEU! Our Meeting Sponsors and Session Sponsors made this year's conference possible. There is a significant investment to move a conference from in-person to virtual and we could not have done it without their support. Thank you to Aerial Solutions, Bioforest, Clearion, Davey Resource Group, National Grid, Shelter Tree Care Products, Bartlett Tree Experts, Rainbow Treecare, and Tree Specialists. THANK YOU to these sponsors and to ALL of our exhibitors! We held this year’s awards and recognitions meeting on Monday morning as part of the business meeting. Here is a rundown: CONT’D Page 4
IN THE NEWS 2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW RUN DOWN 1
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2 THE PERKS AND PRICE OF PLANTING STREET TREES 9
COR CORNER 12 STATE REPORTS 13-16 TREE FUND UPDATE 16 ISA DIGITAL BADGES 16 ISA ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE 17 NEC OFFICERS 18 JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW ENGLAND 19 UPCOMING EVENTS & ISA EXAMS 20
NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
FALL 2020
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER – Time and Focus Part 4 By Heather Green As I write my 4th and last article to you in this capacity the fall color is just starting to turn. Being from the Midwest, this show of nature every year leaves me in awe every day. In awe to be surrounded by such beauty. Time: Time, again, is sharing its wonderful and powerful element of our lives. Our 54th Annual Conference (or our 1st Virtual Conference) has just ended as I write this. The journey of this virtual conference has been amazing. We were able to re-imagine how to virtually “connect” and keep everyone on their learning path earning CEU’s. We are likely to have a long list of things that worked
well and things we could do better. Please be sure to share feedback on your experiences and expectations so that we are working in the right direction! I am thinking a “virtual” component will be a more regular tool for us to utilize moving forward helping us to connect all corners of our New England states.
Focus: Now that we have completed our conference, we are planning on focusing on our Strategic Planning and the next steps in Incorporation and Registration as we move into the new year. Those 3 projects will keep us VERY busy. Heather Leff will keep us focused under the great leadership of Sara Sankowich with the support and strength of your Board and volunteers. Please let Heather Leff know if you are interested to volunteer for any of these projects. It has been an odd year, to say the least. I am very honored to have had the opportunity to serve as your president this last year, working with Heather Leff, the Board of Directors and the many, many wonderful volunteers. I missed out on our in-person evens, as we all did. I look forward to seeing you all in the events to come. I look forward to assisting our organization in crossing these last “T’s” and dot the last “I’s” and for us to accomplish these next 3 projects after such a long journey. As we look forward, may we continue to focus on promoting professional arboriculture, research and awareness of the benefits of trees in New England – one tree at a time – one member at a time.
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE RUNDOWN CONT’D FROM PAGE 1
Scholarships: The New England Chapter offers three, $2500 scholarships per year and the deadline for the 2021 application is April 1, 2021. Tristan Elia was the recipient of our high school level scholarship awarded to high school seniors after completing one college-level semester in an arboriculture program or related field. Tristan attends the University of Maine at Orono. Dana Tripp received the undergraduate student scholarship and attends Paul Smith's College and Ryan Suttle received the graduate student scholarship and attends the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
ISA GOLD LEAF AWARDS: The ISA Harry J. Banker Gold Leaf Award was presented to the City of Nashua for the Outstanding Arbor Day Activities, to the Town of Hanover, NH and Dartmouth College for their partnership and their continued Outstanding Landscape Beautification in the Hanover region, and to Unitil also for Outstanding Landscape Beautification for their Energy Saving Tree Program - planting over 200 trees in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients! CONT’D Page 6
Tristan Elia Dana Tripp Ryan Suttle
City of Nashua
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Consulting●Education●Management●Tree Care Dave Hawkins, Consulting Arborist Over 40 Years Experience in Arboriculture • Mass. Certified Arborist MCA #1425 • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist NE-0541-B • RI Licensed Arborist #696 • American Society of Consulting Arborists, Member • Mass. Tree Wardens and Foresters Assn. Executive Board Member; Secretary • Tree Care Industry Association, Member 154 Buffam Road, Pelham, Massachusetts (413) 253-4266 office (413) 237-5106 mobile Email: [email protected] www .ufstrees.com
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE RUNDOWN CONT’D FROM PAGE 4
2020 DR. H. DENNIS P. RYAN AWARD: The final award presentation is the highest honor bestowed by the New England Chapter ISA. The Dr. H. Dennis P. Ryan III award is given in recognition of outstanding service in advancing the principles, ideals, and practices of arboriculture. The award is granted to a dedicated and active individual who has made important contributions to arboriculture, either through work in the organization, research, education, field practice or in promoting the chapter. This year's award was presented to Dr. Joseph Elkinton of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Joe Elkinton is a professor of entomology in the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. His laboratory
conducts research on population dynamics and biological control of invasive forest insects. His early work focused on gypsy moth and the impact of small mammal predators and viral and fungal pathogens on that system. More recent projects have focused on the population dynamics of browntail moth, hemlock woolly adelgid, and winter moth. He is currently involved with efforts to introduce predatory beetles to control hemlock woolly adelgid and a tachinid parasitoid to control winter moth. The latter project has recently succeeded in converting winter moth from a major defoliator in eastern New England to non-pest status, presumably on a permanent basis. PLAY TO WIN CHALLENGE
Our virtual platform allowed participants some healthy competition in our Play to Win Challenge! Attendees were encouraged to scour the event site for special codes that would earn them points in the contest. It was a heated competition with several people earning the highest point value! First prize, gear prize package valued at over $400, generously donated by Shelter Tree Care Products, was issued to the first one to reach this goal. Congratulation to Alison Marcotte. Prizes were also issued to the 2nd and 3rd place winners as well as seven other random participants. Congratulations to: Brian Salas, Colleen Byrnes, Joseph King, David Dion, AJ Elton, Jonathan Duval, Thomas McMann, Karen Doherty, and Al Romero!
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SAVE THE DATE:
OCTOBER 3-5, 2021
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The Perks and Price of Planting Street Trees By Tierney Bocsi and Rick Harper Officially declared by Congress as America’s National Tree in 2004, the oak boasts a long history of cultural significance. This stately tee has served as a landmark throughout the centuries and is recognized to this day for its size, stature, abundance, and diversity. With nearly 60 different species native to the United States alone, oaks are the most widespread hardwoods in North America. It makes sense then, given their common presence in our rural forests, that many species of oak are popular street trees. In addition to the lumber products and wildlife benefits they provide, oaks are hardy shade trees that, in some instances, may offer brilliant fall color. Oaks, like other street trees, can also deliver a suite of ecosystem services in the urban forest. These include, but are not limited to, carbon sequestration, stormwater mitigation, air quality improvement, and energy savings. The
services mentioned here are unique in that the U.S. Forest Service has developed a way to quantify them in terms of their dollar value, furthering our knowledge about the economic benefits to planting trees, especially in urban areas. Using tools from the i-Tree software suite, we can generate analyses about the current and projected benefits, in U.S. dollars, of our street trees. For example, if we enter the necessary information required for one of the i-Tree tools, called MyTree (https://mytree.itreetools.org), we can evaluate the savings generated by a northern red oak growing next to a building. Here is a table summarizing the inputs required for MyTree and the outputs produced from the analysis:
Mature oaks in the landscape.
Mature oaks in the landscape.
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Input Categories and User Data Provided
Ecosystem Service and MyTree Output
Tree species Quercus rubra Total benefits for year
$59.39
Tree condition Good CO2 Sequestered Carbon absorbed
$1.86 104.91 lbs.
Trunk measurement 29’’ DBH Stormwater Rainfall intercepted
$35.23 4,404 gal.
Sun exposure Partial sun Air pollution removed Ozone and other
$2.38 42.21 oz.
Year building built Distance to building Direction to building
1950-1980 39-59 ft East
Energy usage Electricity savings Fuel savings
$19.92 66.29 kWh 6.40 therms
This red oak, situated in partial sun approximately 40 feet east of a building built in 1966, is in good condition and currently measures 29 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet from the ground. Based on these metrics, the tree generates nearly $60 each year in ecosystem services. We can expect that, as it grows larger, these benefits will increase over time, and there are other tools, such as i-Tree Design, that allow us to project future savings. Though urban trees provide these services, they also require investments. From tree planting to maintenance and replacement, street trees take time and money to ensure their success, particularly in harsh urban environments. It is of interest to researchers and forestry professionals alike to determine at what point the benefits outweigh the costs of our urban forests. To get at this, we can ask ourselves, where is the breakeven point? In other words, at what point in age, size, etc. do trees pay back in ecosystem services what it has cost to purchase, plant, and maintain or
replace them? Researchers at UMass Amherst are looking at just that. Data collected from a case study of 48 specimen oak street trees planted in Amherst, MA is being used in combination with mortality data from long term studies to perform a cost benefit analysis, which seeks to identify the breakeven point for trees in the urban landscape. The analysis will implement i-Tree software to project economic benefits over the lifespan of the trees in the case study. Then, those benefits will be compared to the costs to purchase, plant, and maintain the trees over time, accounting for mortality and replacement. In comparing savings from ecosystem services to the cost of investment for these street trees, researchers will be able to detect the breakeven point, where the benefits of planting street trees surpasses the investment in them. This information becomes even more pertinent when making the case (or not) for planting street trees in the
Attractive fall leaf color of Quercus coccinea (Scarlet oak).
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face of factors like insects, disease, and climate change, which impact urban forest planning and management. Circling back to our mighty oak, we see how complicated planting decisions can become. While we know that oaks make great shade trees – and now, we can verify their economic benefits – there are still reasons to scrutinize where and when planting more oak species is appropriate in our urban forests. For one, oaks are messy. They drop acorns and attract all sorts of wildlife, which homeowners and city goers may not necessarily appreciate, and there is even more to consider from a management perspective. Oaks are popular street trees, and diversity recommendations might discourage their planting in areas where they are already abundant. Furthermore, with pressure from insects and disee, namely recent, local outbreaks of gypsy moth in the Northeast, as well as oak wilt, and potential shifts in hardiness zones due to climate change, the future of oak species as suitable street trees may alter, and urban forest managers must be prepared to adjust accordingly. Worry not, however, for the mighty oak is hardy, adaptable, and, when planted in the right place, can serve a community by providing all the ecological and economic benefits of a timeless and beloved tree.
CoR Corner - CoR Representative: Anne-Marie Moran [email protected] Greetings everyone and Happy Fall! Here is some information from the Council of Representatives recent meetings: ISA’s annual conference will be completely virtual (like ours this year!) and has been moved to December 7th – 11th. (Note this is another change within the month of December). Our CoR Executive Committee has 2 new board members, one from the Netherlands and one from Italy which will give our EC a even more international flare (these are in addition to our current EC members - 2 of us from the U.S. and one from Canada) We also have a new ISA Board to CoR liaison, Chris Boza. Caitlyn Pollihan has officially been named the chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director of the ISA. She has served in the role of executive director for three years, during which time she has shown exemplary leadership, worked very well with our CoR team, and continuously pushed the organization towards its goals. The ISA Board of Directors now has a Student Representative sitting on the Board! Her name is Corey Basset and part of her role will be to provide more insight into what influences aspiring young arborists. The Z133 Online Course is now available!! The BCMA guide for exam prep by Sharon Lily, is available at the ISA bookstore too! The ITCC Committee is revamping the rule book and hopes to have updates out for review during 2021, so that it can be officially updated, training completed (if needed) and rolled out for 2022. The ISA Board of Directors has voted to amend the current bylaws and allow Associate Organizations (AOs) to be voting members of CoR. This will also allow AO representatives to serve on the CoR Executive Committee (EC)
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REPORTS & NEWS
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Lucas Beane [email protected]
Well it continues to be an odd, but memorable 2020 for everyone. Unfortunately, we are still contending with COVID 19 and therefore our social circles and lives have likely all constricted over the past 6 months. One of the things it seems many of us are doing is finding more time to spend outdoors whether it be hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, or just relaxing. I can’t think of a time that I’d rather find myself spending more time in New Hampshire’s outdoors than autumn as the nights grow cooler, the days grow shorter, and the colors of fall begin to present themselves. In fact, out in the forests during these times, one can almost forget everything going on with COVID 19! One update I want to share with the members is a site that I recently found on the UNH Extension website that provides information, photos, and locations of NH’s champion trees! I’m not sure why they are so intriguing, but many of us arborists enjoy seeing and learning the history of the large old relics of each species in our locations. New Hampshire has made this very possible now with an interactive map allowing you to visit and read up on each specimen. There are some amazing trees scattered throughout our landscape that date back hundreds of years. I highly recommend checking out the site to take a look at some of the county, state, and national champions and see if there are any in your area worth visiting. Many social gatherings remain canceled or rescheduled, however, throughout the state we’ve begun to see fall activities in full swing such as apple picking, corn mazes, and leaf peeping excursions being advertised. New Hampshire, like most of New England is experiencing strong drought conditions, so please remember to be careful if using a flame or ember in the outdoors. With the drought, we are expecting an early and rapid foliage season. Don’t miss out on some of the fun going on in New Hampshire, and I hope everyone remains healthy until the next quarter!
MAINE: Mike Hughes [email protected]
Maine’s trees are struggling through a summer drought for the third year in a row. For any of us who plant trees or work with soil, it is amazing to see how dry it is below the surface. In parallel is the condition of trees available from nurseries, many of which have leaf scorch from a long, hot summer. Regarding the current situation with COVID-19, landscapers and arborists have been incredibly fortunate to be able to forge ahead with their work. One of the interesting changes in our work is the fact of so many clients being home! The most difficult element, however, is the meet-and- greet in today’s world. We have all had to adjust how we introduce ourselves and yet maintain social distance. For those of us used to a firm handshake, it creates an awkward situation which I personally hope we will not grow accustomed to.
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The Board of Pesticides Control (Dept. of Agriculture, State of Maine) has begun offering drive- up pesticide exams. They feel this has been a successful effort, and it will continue, weather pemitting through the end of October. In 2020, following adoption of Public Law 2020, Chapter 548, the Maine Revenue Service implemented a $0.15 fee on each container of pesticide sold in Maine. Collected fees will fund, in part, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Research and Diagnostic Laboratory. Maine licensed private and commercial pesticide applicators may obtain a self-certified Affidavit of Exemption from the pesticide container fee. On the pest front, EAB traps have been placed state-wide by the Forest Service in an effort to track this impending problem. On the other hand, HWA has continued it’s steady destructive march up the coast and inland. Both Portland and South Portland have banned the use of syn-thetic insecticides (though exemptions are available for invasive pests). While the bans seem to have been targeted primarily at lawn care companies, arborists have been pulled into the battle by general association.
RHODE ISLAND: Scott Wheeler
RI Arbor Day will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Ardoene Park, Narragansett Avenue, Providence, RI. The event will start at 10:30AM and will include speakers, awards and ceremonial tree planting. This will be the 149th Anniversary of Honoring Trees in Rhode Island. Please come join us as the event is open to the public. Social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. Event sponsors are the National Grid Companies, RI Tree Council and RI Department of Environmental Management.
The Rhode Island Tree Council is looking for volunteers to help us collect Growth Degree Data. So, we can continue to send you important timely pest information. Please contact Robin at [email protected] if you can help. We provide all the tools. As reported in the RITC Tree Bits newsletter, the hot, dry summer weather continued in August. The average temperature was 3°F higher than the 30-year norm. Monthly rainfall was again anemic. Including August figures, total precipitation since April 1 now stands at 14.8". That's four inches less than what's expected. By month's end, many trees and shrubs were displaying symptoms of drought stress. Most impacted were shallow-rooted plants (rhododendron, dogwood, etc.,) and recent transplants to the landscape. The RITC is sponsoring a training titled “How to Grow Fruit Trees”. The program presents a safe, reliable, and fun way to grow fruit in the confines of your own backyard. The course was developed for busy people who always wanted the thrill of harvesting home-grown apples, peaches and pears but never
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had the time to learn how. HTGFT uses a novel approach to solve this problem. It's light on book-work, heavy on skill-building and big on personal instruction. Classes are held at RI Tree’s orchard training facility at 2954 Hartford Pike in Johnston, RI. Registration fee is $250 per person with tools, $100.00 without ALL Future workshops are free with a current RITree membership. The course will be taught by RI Tree’s technical director, John T Campanini, Jr the class size will be limited to 15 persons. Contact RITree for more information or to register 401-764-5885.
On Wednesday, September 9th Governor Raimondo received American Forests' inaugural Tree Equity Resilience Championship Award, in recognition of her leadership in creating healthy forests statewide that will help slow climate change and reduce social inequities. THE TREE FUND UPDATE By Kristina Bezanson – NEC-ISA Tree Fund Liaison TREE Fund Poet Laureate Contest Trees are vital parts of our lives, including our literary, artistic contemplative and spiritual lives, and we know they can inspire us. We would like to celebrate that role of trees, so if you are inspired by trees to write poetry, please consider entering the TREE Fund Poetry Contest. The poetry may be of any form but must be your own and must be about trees (or a tree). The poetry can be serious or whimsical, but it should strike a chord that makes us sit up and take notice. You may submit as many entries as you like. One winner will be chosen. The TREE Fund Poet Laureate prize will be $500 and publication on the TREE Fund website and in the TREE Press. Technical stuff
• Deadline for submission: November 1, 2020 • Winner announced January 1, 2021
Raimondo volunteers at a tree planting event in Woonsocket, R.I. on Arbor Day 2019.
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• Entry fee is $15. Multiple submissions are permitted, but each requires its own entry fee.
• Please submit your name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and the name(s) of your poem(s) on a page that is separate from your poem(s).
• The poem(s) must fit on one standard 8.5x11 piece of paper, in no less than 12-point type.
• Poems containing language that is—in the opinion of the TREE Fund--vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate will not be accepted.
• Send to: TREE Fund poetry, 552 S Washington St. #109, Naperville, IL 60540 Tour des Trees Rollin' in Place: The Tour des Trees serves to advance TREE Fund’s mission of supporting scientific discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in arboriculture and urban forestry. TREE Fund research as produced better ways to plant and care for urban trees, making them more resilient, more resistant to pests, and less prone to failure. The Tour also supports education programs aimed at connecting young people with the environment and career opportunities in green industries. TREE Fund has been able to disburse more than $4.4 million in grant and scholarship funding since 2002, and the Tour des Trees has been a key component in the organization’s ongoing success. Event expenses are defrayed by TREE Fund’s generous partners, so funds raised by riders can be applied to new grants, payments on multi-year grants awarded in prior years, or added to permanent endowment funds that will sustain research into the future. We have four team members participation this year. Consider supporting team New England in the link below. Rollin' in Place benefits TREE Fund, a nonprofit seeking and sharing new knowledge in urban forestry. Learn more here treefund.org/tourdestrees. New TREE Fund Store: Our store is meant to raise awareness of the vital role trees play in our lives--enhancing personal health and wellness, strengthening our communities and economy, and contributing to the sustainability of our planet. https://www.zazzle.com/store/tree_fund
Digital Badges Launched for ISA Credential Holders ISA credential holders now have a new way to share and validate their ISA credentials and professional achievements with their peers, clients and employers. Access - Our credential holders who have gone through many (or a few) recertification cycles don’t have to worry about losing their certificate. It is now available to view and download 24/7. Share - It is easy to share an ISA credential on social media! Credential holders can share with or send a digital certificate to employers and the public. Verify - Credential holder achievements can be validated at any time by adding a live link to their certificate and badge. Learn more and watch the video about digital badges here.
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Consulting●Education●Management●Tree Care Dave Hawkins, Consulting Arborist Over 40 Years Experience in Arboriculture • Mass. Certified Arborist MCA #1425 • ISA Board Certified Master Arborist NE-0541-B • RI Licensed Arborist #696 • American Society of Consulting Arborists, Member • Mass. Tree Wardens and Foresters Assn. Executive Board Member; Secretary • Tree Care Industry Association, Member 154 Buffam Road, Pelham, Massachusetts (413) 253-4266 office (413) 237-5106 mobile Email: [email protected] www .ufstrees.com
ISA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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2021 OFFICERS PRESIDENT – Sara Sankowich [email protected] PRESIDENT-ELECT – Doak Marasco [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT – Dave Lefcourt [email protected] PAST PRESIDENT – Heather Green [email protected] TREASURER – Greg Lukos [email protected] SECRETARY – Sean Redding [email protected] ISA CoR REPRESENTATIVE – Anne-Marie Moran [email protected] CERTIFICATION LIAISON – Julie Coop [email protected] TREE FUND LIAISON – Kristina Bezanson [email protected] CONNECTICUT REP – Charlie Iselin [email protected] MAINE REP – Mike Hughes [email protected] MASSACHUSETTS REP – Jonathan Webb [email protected] NEW HAMPSHIRE REP – Lucas Beane [email protected] RHODE ISLAND REP – Scott Wheeler [email protected] VERMONT REP – Mark Duntemann [email protected] NEWSLETTER EDITORS – Sean Redding & Heather Leff
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES - Brian Beaty [email protected] Jason Magoon [email protected] John Parry [email protected] Travis Vickerson [email protected] TCC CHAIRPERSON – Bruce Duffy [email protected] MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – Mollie Freilicher [email protected] EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – Brian Salas [email protected] TREK DES TREES CHAIRPERSON – Bear LeVangie [email protected] VOLUNTEERISM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – Anne Marie Moran [email protected] STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIRPERSON – Sara Sankowich [email protected] ANNUAL CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON – Heather Green [email protected] RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON – OPEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Heather Leff [email protected]
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Consulting Utility Forester New England
Experienced Climber / Tree Crew Leader
Cranston, RI
Various Positions Foxborough, MA
ACRT is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester. ACRT is currently seeking energetic entry level to industry experienced candidates who enjoy working outdoors. For more information, please visit www.careers.acrt.com.
Schwartz Tree Care is seeking an Experience Climber/Tree Crew Leader. We are looking for someone who possesses a passion for excellence. We off health insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays, plus a competitive wage commensurate with experience. A good driving record & CDL a must. Call David Schwartz: 401-941-4440 to apply.
Tree Tech Inc is seeking various positions. Tree Tech is a TCIA Accredited, 33 year old company always seeking reliable, individuals with experience or a willingness to learn and master caring for tree & shrubs. For more info, please visit our website or contact John Haehnel by email; [email protected]
Arborists Roadside (4 openings Berlin, CT
Crane Operator Arborist Sales Rep
Danvers, MA
Experienced Tree Care Professional East Falmouth, MA
Eversource is seeking 4 Arborist (Roadside) Primary duties include but are not limited to: field quality control of tree work; providing tree work cost estimates; coordinating emergency restoration; responding to internal and external customer concerns; and meeting with town and state officials as the company representative and working collaboratively with the tree contractor to focus on continuous improvement. Click here to apply.
Carpenter Costin is seeking a Crane Operator and an Arborist Sales representative. Please forward resume and cover letter via email, or give us a call at 781-598-1924 and ask for Bonnie For more information about Carpenter Costin, visit www.carpentercostin.net.
Hamilton Tree and Landscape in East Falmouth, MA is seeking an Experienced Tree Care Professional. If interested, please email Meg Hamilton at [email protected]. Feel free to visit our website at www.hamiltontreeandlandscape.com to learn more about our company. We look forward to hearing from you!
Plant Health Care and General Tree Work
Holliston, MA
Tree Climber Landscape Specialist Stamford, CT
Arborist Falmouth, MA
Tree Specialists is seeking applicants for various positions in both Plant Health Care and General Tree Work. Tree Specialists, Inc. provides full benefits, competitive compensation, and a work environment that values a healthy work/life balance. If you are interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to Hollie at [email protected]
Emerald Tree and Shrub Care is seeking a Tree Climber Landscape Specialist. Emerald Tree & Shrub Care’s mission is to promote sustainable, harmonious relationships with nature, our clients, and employees. We are constantly searching for highly skilled experts to join our team. To Apply: Please email [email protected]. Climbing experience is absolutely required.
Cape Cod Tree Care is seeking an Arborist or motivated individual who would like to learn. We are seeking applications from people who enjoy tree care. The job would consist of both aerial and ground work, planting and transplanting, and plant healthcare. Compensation based on experience. To Apply: https://www.capecodtree.care/
Experienced Climber /Bucket Truck Operator
Springfield, MA
All-level (Entry-Expert) Arboricultural Positions
Medford, MA
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ArborTech Tree Services has an immediate opening for an Experienced Climber/Bucket Truck Operator to join our growing team. Interested candidates please contact ArborTech's Office Manager, Chris Blair via email [email protected]
Barrett Tree Service is seeking all entry -level arboricultural positions. Call us at (617) 616-5281 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment to fill out an application. We look forward to talking with you.
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AREA ISA CERTIFICATION EXAMS Date Location City, State Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we will be canceling our paper and pencil exams for the remainder of 2020. Computer-based exams can be taken at a Pearson Vue testing center near you. Pearson has an extensive safety protocol at their exam centers to ensure the safety of exam takers. If you have registered for a paper and pencil exam, you will be contacted by ISA to reschedule. For information and scheduling of ISA exams in New England, contact Julie Coop at [email protected].
IMPORTANT 2020 NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER DATES
SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 3-5 2021
FALL HAPPENINGS (EARN CEUs) For complete listing & for more detailed information, visit our CALENDAR at www.newenglandisa.org/events
Oct 13 Webinar – Measuring Multi-Stemmed
Trees Oct 13 Webinar – Invasive Forest Pests Oct 14 Webinar – Tick Born Disease Surveillance
in the US Oct 14 Webinar – GICES Advanced Pruning
Products Oct 14 Webinar - The Green Connector: Building
Municipal Resiliency Through Nature-based Approaches
Oct 14 Webinar: Millions, Billions, and Trillions -
Do You Have the Tools to Keep New Trees Alive?
Oct 15 Webinar: Tree Equity: Focusing Urban
Forestry for Climate Action, Climate Justice and Economic Recovery
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