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 and Job 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
Job Opportunity - Full-time lead arborist position with the Cincinnati Parks Department
Description:
Cincinnati Parks is seeking a skilled and dynamic Lead Arborist to serve as the field crew supervisor and subject matter expert to coordinate, manage, and oversee tree care operations within the City of Cincinnati rights-of-way, Parks, and/or other public properties. This individual must be skilled in using, maintaining and training staff in the use of arboriculture equipment. In addition, they will be charged with conducting tree health and hazard assessments to determine maintenance needs. This will be followed by organizing, managing, and performing tree care maintenance alongside a designated team of arborists and support staff to ensure tree issues are addressed in a timely manner based upon the hazard. Finally, this individual will be responsible for providing daily guidance and regular training of staff and tracking this work within a geospatial inventory and work order management system. Other job-related duties may be performed as assigned.
Posting URL:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cincinnati/jobs/4698972/lead-arborist-noncompetitive
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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
November 22, 2024
PlanIT Geo
katherineCurtis@planitgeo.com
PlanIT Geo™ Adds "Projects" to TreePlotter™ Software Suite
Streamlining Urban Forestry Management and Grant Reporting
[WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO] – [11/22/2024] – PlanIT Geo™, the leader in urban forestry
technology, announces the launch of TreePlotter™ Projects in the TreePlotter Software
Suite to help cities, nonprofits, and organizations manage, track, and report on urban
forestry projects. This feature enables users to break down large-scale initiatives, such as
tree planting and canopy expansion, into manageable objectives, track real-time progress,
and streamline grant reporting, including compliance with federal funding requirements
such as those under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
This will simplify the management of urban greening efforts by allowing users to track
milestones, generate automated reports, and focus resources on areas of greatest need
for maximum impact.
Key Features Include:
● Project-Based Tracking: Manage and track active individual tree planting or
greening projects from start to finish, and plan for future projects to understand
which will have the greatest impact
● Automated Reporting: Quickly generate progress reports to meet federal and
other grant requirements
● Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time project status and updates.
● Equity-Focused Visualization: Prioritize tree planting in underserved areas,
ensuring environmental justice
● Centralized Management Platform: Enabling users to seamlessly switch between
tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting, offering a holistic view of
projects and their progress
The new functionality empowers cities, nonprofits, and organizations to be better
equipped to tackle key environmental and social challenges - enhancing community
well-being, supporting broader sustainability goals, boosting climate adaptability, and
raising the quality of life for all residents.
Key Features Include:
● Cities and Municipalities managing city-wide greening and sustainability efforts to
support workforce development and enhance resiliency
● Nonprofits focused on environmental justice through urban forestry initiatives that
create job opportunities and promote community safety
● Urban Planners and City Officials working to strengthen climate resiliency,
mitigate wildfire risks, and create safer, greener cities
● Grant Recipients responsible for tracking and reporting on urban forestry projects
aimed at enhancing community resilience and safety
● Underserved Communities benefiting from targeted tree planting and urban
forestry efforts that reduce wildfire risks and improve overall city safety
For more information about The TreePlotter Suite and the new Projects functionality, visit
https://planitgeo.com/ to contact us to schedule a demo and see how this tool can
streamline your urban forestry efforts.
About PlanIT Geo:
PlanIT Geo is a leading provider of data-driven software tools for managing green spaces.
Through innovative solutions like The TreePlotter Suite, PlanIT Geo empowers cities,
nonprofits, and organizations to manage urban forestry projects, plan for sustainability,
and tackle climate resilience. Introducing the Projects functionality furthers the platform’s
mission to support individual urban greening initiatives and large-scale sustainability
efforts.
Media Contact:
Katherine Curtis
Events Coordinator and PR
PlanIT Geo
katherinecurtis@planitgeo.com
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