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 Events
3/13/25 event at the Campbell Co. Extension Office
3 KY Pesticide CEUs and up to 5 I.S.A. CEUs will be available.
Link: Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council - Public Workers Tree Seminar
Additional information contact: DJ Scully, University of Kentucky, Tel: (859) 572-2600,
Mobile: (859) 992-1768 , Email: djscully@uky.edu
Urban Forest Initiative is offering several opportunities for involvement
TreeCATs (Collegiate and Citizen Arboriculture Training)
Resiliently Rooted Art Showcase and Competition
UFI is in the works of creating a system for volunteer opportunities! If you are passionate about either outreach (working with and teaching community members, especially youth) or tree care (getting your hands dirty, learning how to take care of trees), and would like to be included in a standby for future volunteer opportunities, please let me know at
Job Posting URL
The National Park Service spread the word about a Gardener Position within the Stones River National Cemetery in Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee. The National Cemetery is historic landscape with mature trees, turf and ornamental plantings that need the care of a talented Gardener.
Susan Dolan
National Park Service
Bureau Historical Landscape Architect and
Park Cultural Landscapes Program Manager
Washington Support Office (WASO)
office: 206 220 4132
w. cell: 202 308 5450
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently hiring Climbers and a new Consulting Arborist for Sales.
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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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URBAN FOREST INITIATIVE
UFI is excited to be able to share that the Urban Forest Initiative is seeking applicants for the Project Coordinator position, and we’re hoping that you’ll help disseminate the call for applicants. This is a full time, professional, grant-funded position coordinating various projects and initiatives that UFI is engaged in, with a duration of 2 years. The full position description and link for applying is here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/572184. The application window will close on March 12 and the review of applicants will begin immediately thereafter.
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