Michael Levy, ISAT Support
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
Oak Wilt Management in Texas
There are three primary approaches used for oak wilt management in Texas. Successful control usually depends on an integrated program incorporating measures from all three approaches. The first approach attempts to prevent the formation of new oak wilt infection centers by eliminating diseased red oaks, handling firewood properly, and painting wounds on healthy oaks. The second approach involves trenching or
Board Certified Master Arborist® (BCMA™) exam relaunched
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) announces the relaunch of the newly-updated Board Certified Master Arborist® (BCMA™) exam effective 1 February. In response to user feedback requesting a better exam experience and accommodation for the global reach of the program, ISA performed an intensive and highly successful review, revision, and assessment of the exam in order to meet these expectations.
Forest Drought Web Application from the Texas A&M Forest Service
The Forest Drought application is now available on TexasForestInfo.com. Forest Drought displays U.S. Drought Monitor and Drought Outlook maps and provides estimates of the amount of forestland or total area in each drought category. You can view statistics for Texas, or you can select a county or group of counties if you are interested in a smaller area. You can
Students: Take Advantage of these Opportunities to Attend the ISA Annual International Conference
ISA and AREA are now accepting applications for two exciting student opportunities! Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2016 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show and network with like-minded professionals from around the world. Learn about some of the newest research and arboricultural techniques, and take part in activities geared specifically for students studying arboriculture, urban forestry,
January edition of ISAT In the Shade is out!
You can get your latest edition of the bi-monthly ISA Texas newsletter here.
Tree Trails partners with Keep America Beautiful
Texas A&M Forest Service has partnered with the Keep America Beautiful program and their Youth Advisory Council to create high school lesson modules and a community guide for Tree Trails. The Youth Advisory Council is made up of 10 teens across the United States who are ambassadors and leaders for youth service in their respective communities. The council aims to
