Kentucky Arborists'
Association
"Promoting healthy landscapes through sound
arboricultural practices!"
Become an Arborist
An ISA credential enables the public the opportunity to make an informed selection of services based on the knowledge and advanced training you demonstrate as a credential holder.
Find an Arborist
We promote the hiring of companies who have ISA certified professionals on staff. ISA Certified Arborists® are held to a Code of Ethics and are encouraged to follow industry standards.
Continuing Education
Professional arborists are encouraged to keep current on best practices and industry standards through workshops, seminars, the annual conference and on-line education opportunities.
The Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA) is a "State Chapter" of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Our state-wide organization is a volunteer-driven, non-profit educational and professional society dedicated to promoting proper tree care throughout the commonwealth. We represent arborists throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond through education, training and professional development.
Values
Kentucky Chapter, ISA values making an investment in the future of professional arboriculture through networking, education, research, consumer satisfaction, and safety, while working to maintain integrity and credibility of the profession.
Mission
Promote awareness of responsible tree care practices through research, education, and training, for arboricultural and community benefits.
Safety
Professional tree care practitioners have the required knowledge, training, and expertise to perform proper tree care safely.
Volunteerism in the Kentucky Chapter, ISA
Since the organization’s inception in 1974, volunteers have powered the Chapter's growth. Active participation by members provides them with opportunities for personal and professional development. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Chapter. The Chapter Board of Directors (“Board”) recruits, trains, and recognizes volunteers for their valuable contributions to the Chapter, profession and public. KAA welcomes all volunteers to our Board Meeting! See our Calendar of Events for meeting dates and times.
KAA Membership
REMINDER, all check your KAA Membership renewal date and don't let your membership expire!
Check our Calendar for upcoming events, KAA Board Meetings and our organization committees!
Regional Opportunities
The Nature Calendar initiative is a collaborative effort between Trees Lexington and UFI. This initiative aims to promote awareness and participation in activities that celebrate and preserve our natural environment. To view Nature's calendar, click on the image.
KYTCC
A big Thank You to our Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsors and Contributing Partners!
Getting ready for the ISA Certification Exam?
This practice exam course helps prepare you by providing a timed 200-question multiple-choice exam similar to the real thing. In addition, the course offers a thorough preparation guide full of study tips and information about the ISA Certified Arborist® exam.
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Katherine Curtis
Event Coordinator & PR, PlanIT Geo
661-904-5715 | katherineCurtis@planitgeo.com
Canopy, Equity, and Tree Inventory Data Unite In PlanIT Geo’s New Tool For Urban Forest Planning
Arvada, CO -- Last month, PlanIT Geo™, the global industry leader in urban forestry software and consulting services, unveiled a new data pack that combines tree canopy, equity, and inventory data. The Land Cover and Tree Equity (LCTE) Data Pack combines GIS reference layers of federally-designated disadvantaged communities with land cover statistics (e.g., amount of existing tree cover, impervious surface area). The information is all accessible and visualized within TreePlotter’s mapping interface to inform planting and maintenance priorities and streamline grant reporting requirements.
As the funding windfall from the Inflation Reduction Act flows into communities through urban forestry grants, it’s created a unique requirement. To earn the incredible perk of “no match” requirements, grant awardees must demonstrate that 100% of their project benefits go to disadvantaged communities. PlanIT Geo developed the LCTE Data Pack, an add-on to TreePlotter™ INVENTORY, to help grant recipients and future applicants better track their impact.
With LCTE data, communities can view all CEJST disadvantaged areas within their community and filter them by existing canopy cover. Through an exclusive partnership with the AI and machine learning experts at EarthDefine, this data is available nationally, off-the-shelf down to the census block level, allowing users to bring a whole new level of precision when planning tree planting projects.
The land cover data is updated continuously over time, so users get frequent updates to monitor gains or losses in tree canopy, allowing for more agility in urban forestry efforts. The new data pack also improves the clarity and quality of reports, as urban foresters can pull up exact numbers on what they're doing in each neighborhood, why they made those decisions, and the expected beneficial impacts.
“We’ve seen time and again that a data-backed narrative of urban forest efforts goes a long way to gaining buy-in from government leadership. The LCTE Data Pack is our latest tool for helping communities tell their urban forest story to meet grant requirements and inspire greater support. ” said Ian Hanou, PlanIT Geo Founder & CEO.
About PlanIT Geo:
Since 2012, PlanIT Geo has been providing cutting-edge technology and planning services for urban forestry, parks management, and arboriculture. The TreePlotter™ Software Suite is used by governments, nonprofit organizations, universities, and private industry around the world. The PlanIT Geo team is driven by a passion for trees and technology, and is widely regarded as an innovator and trusted partner in urban and community forestry programs. More information, please visit PlanITGeo.com.
To learn more about new data product or for any other inquiries, contact Katherine Curtis at KatherineCurtis@planitgeo.com.
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
Dr. Kelby Fite oversees all operations, staffing, and training at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories. In his 20+ years with Bartlett he has undertaken a number of notable initiatives including efforts to understand the dynamic relationship between soil and roots as well as research to determine how various planting strategies impact long-term success of trees. Fite is also at the forefront of research on the use of biochar as a soil additive in tree care and was instrumental in bringing the Bartlett's Premium Landscape Biochar to market.
He will be leading two 45-minute presentations during Day One of our 2024 Conference:
Urban Soils: Challenges and Remediation
Soils in urban and suburban areas can challenge the success of landscape trees. Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil are usually disturbed in the development process and are suboptimal for the needs of most tree species. There are processes that can help to alleviate the stress imposed on trees in these environments. This presentation will focus on some of the work to increase the performance of trees in these situations. Techniques discussed will include pneumatic decompaction and cultivation of soils, trenching/vertical mulching, and the use of amendments including biochar.
Planting Stock Considerations
When planting trees, you have three options for planting stock: container, balled and burlap, and bare root. Each planting stock type presents its own set of challenges, which will be discussed. Regardless of planting stock choice, decisions must be made on how to handle root system preparation and potential implications on tree establishment and long-term success. This presentation will discuss many of the considerations for each stock type.
About Bartlett Tree Experts
The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world's leading scientific tree and shrub care company.
To register for our 2024 Conference or become a member of TUFC, visit https://tufc.com/event/2024-annual-conference/ See less
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