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The first step toward becoming ISA Certified is to decide which certification credential is right for you. Each of the six ISA certification credentials is earned by passing a different exam. The exams listed on the ISA site that take place in the New England are administered by the NEC-ISA. Each credential has its own handbook and study materials, listed below. Please see the certification handbook

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The Texas Urban Forestry Congress serves as a forum for networking, education, and advocacy for those interested in impacting forests of Texas. Join us for the Second Winter Meeting to learn and connect with others fostering change in our urban canopies in Texas. This meeting will take place at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.  Please click on Register

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  The threat wildfire poses to residents of Texas increases everyday as more communities are built in natural areas. Recent fire seasons have seen increasing property loss and death associated with wildfire. We know that it is not a question of if a fire will start, but when. As professionals who have daily interaction with the public, arborists can reduce

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TPAQ curriculum is an introductory training course that will train green industry professionals in the theory and application of current tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques to develop and implement an appraisal assignment. If you are a green industry professional who wishes to learn about tree, plant, and landscape appraisal, this course is for you. The TPAQ Certificate

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September 24-26, 2025 Click for Online Registration to Conference Waco Convention Center – Waco, TX View the latest posts from TTC View the TTC event schedule ** Information for Exhibitors and Sponsors can be found here. **   Session Details Below: Join the Texas Chapter of ISA for the 45th Texas Tree Conference. Visit with old friends, make new ones, hear from great speakers, and earn CEUs while moving between the Commercial, Urban Forestry, Utility, Spanish language tracks and the climber’s corner. Network at the Arborist Social, Trade Show, and Awards Luncheon to find new opportunities or solve existing challenges. Wednesday, September 24, 2025: Academies (requires separate registration from conference) TDA Academy – Sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts (Earn all five required pesticide CEUs) Tree Equity Tools Workshop – American Forests TRAQ Renewal – Presented by Skip Kincaid Wednesday evening – Arborists’ Social at the Waco Suspension Bridge Thursday, September 25, 2025: Texas Tree Conference Day 1 General Session Keynote Speakers; Dr. Stephanie Adams – Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, PLPM, Texas A&M              

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January 13-15, 2026 TCU Kelly Alumni Center Fort Worth, Texas Goal: Improve communication between prescriber, production arborist and tree owner. Increase clarity when preparing work orders. What this program does: The new paradigm shifts the decision of which branches to prune from the production arborist to an informed prescriber. It establishes a protocol resulting in consistency between the arborist preparing

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Hello and welcome to the Texas Tree Conference in Waco, TX.  We hope you have an amazing time while you are here.    Please note that you will find important updates throughout the conference showing up in this important conference updates section.  When we have important updates for you, those will appear here.    You may also subscribe by email

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