Michael Levy, ISAT Support
Pictures from the 2016 ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show
Thank you for attending the 2016 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show in Fort Worth, Texas. We hope it was a memorable experience for you. Click here if you would like to see our pictures of the event. If you have any you would like to share, just send them on to John at jpg@isatexas.com Thanks!
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s first Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis Report
The USDA Forest Service recently released a comprehensive report on Austin’s Urban Forest http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/50393. The report is the product of the Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis Program (Urban FIA) which is used to produce estimates of the quantity, health, composition and benefits of urban trees and forests. Austin’s Urban Forest report is the first of its kind, and the USDA
Austin trees – there’s an app for that
For the first time ever, a census for trees is available in a new, easy-to-use application developed by Texas A&M Forest Service. The Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis of trees in Austin, Texas, is presented graphically in My City’s Trees. My City’s Trees enables civic leaders, community planners, elected officials and anyone with access to the Internet, to learn about
Municipal Tree Care and Management in the United States: A 2014 Urban and Community Forestry Census of Tree Activities
Trees are a recognized and significant asset to communities. For community trees to remain an asset and to increase in value, they need care and regular maintenance. The Municipal Tree Care and Management in the United States: A 2014 Urban and Community Forestry Census of Tree Activities is the fifth report over 40 years that addresses the many approaches communities
ISA Board of Directors and NEC Election Results
ISA Board of Directors Elected by the Council of Representatives to serve three-year terms on the ISA Board: . Nicolaas Verloop Tom Wolf Elected by the ISA Membership to serve three-year terms on the ISA Board: . . Dana Karcher Skip Kincaid Chris Walsh ISA Nominating and Elections Committee Elected by the ISA Membership to serve three-year terms
TDA Emerald Ash Borer Emergency Quarantine for Harrison County, Texas
Today the Texas Department of Agriculture declared the Harrison County Emerald Ash Borer Quarantined Area under the Department’s new Emergency Quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer. This quarantine will be parallel to a USDA quarantine. The quarantine includes all of Harrison County, Texas. On June 30, 2016, the Department filed an Emerald Ash Borer Emergency Quarantine (Title 4, Chapter 19, Subchapter
Nominations for Elections – 2016 Texas Chapter ISA
How can you share your knowledge and experience with others? How can you give something back and leave a legacy to your profession? How can you develop as a leader? Serve! Nominations are being sought from the ISAT membership to fill seven positions on the ISAT Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or another qualified ISAT member interested in
Texas A&M Forest Service Confirms Emerald Ash Borer Found in Texas
May 23, 2016—COLLEGE STATION, Texas—The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle that has killed tens of millions of ash trees across the U.S. has been detected in Texas. State and federal agencies are preparing people and communities with information, education and preventative measures to fight the pest. Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Texas A&M Forest Service
Miguel Pastenes is the 2016 Texas Tree Climbing Champion
Miguel Pastenes took his ninth Texas Tree Climbing Championship in Landa Park in New Braunfels on May 21st. Congratulations to Miguel and to all the competitors and thanks to the judges, techs, volunteers, the City of New Braunfels and our special guest, Phillip Kelley. Miguel will be competing in 2017 in the International Competition in Washington, DC. Click here to
USDA FS Southern Forest Health Research and Management Update
The spring 2016 edition of the “Southern Forest Health Research and Management Update” newsletter is here! This quarterly newsletter is produced jointly by two USDA Forest Service units: Southern Research Station 4552 – Insects, Disease and Invasive Plants of Southern Forests (SRS 4552), and State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection (FHP) Southern Region. SFH Spring 2016
