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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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Texas Chapter ISA (ISAT) is beginning the process of crafting the next three-year strategic plan that guides the organization. We need your input to ensure all aspects are considered and members’ voices are incorporated. This survey is five questions long and should take a few minutes to complete. Survey closes Monday, July 28th.   View the survey here

EXTENDED TO JULY 11, 2025. Submit an application to apply For all Board of Directors positions: Directors shall attend meetings on a regular and punctual basis. A Director shall be deemed to have resigned after failure to attend two consecutive board meetings or a total of three board meetings within a three-year term of office following their induction as a

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Wednesday 8/6 – 9am to 3pm & Thursday 8/7 – 9am to 3pm We are seeking Certified Arborists to volunteer during a two-hour shift at the Texas Chapter ISA booth to help with “Ask An Arborist” and share your ISAT member experiences with others at the EXPO! Besides being a great opportunity to meet other ISAT members: –Volunteer and you

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We have so many events throughout the year for ISA Texas Members.  Don’t forget to join and or get your membership so you can get the best deals! Click Here to Join ISA Texas If you have any questions about joining, please email Megan Wood at megan@isatexas.com 

Submit a Nomination The Texas Tree Awards Program celebrates the accomplishments of those who have dedicated their talents to the protection, planning, and proliferation of their Texas community forest canopy. Award nominations must be received no later than Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 11:59pm (CT). This program is open to anyone who has a role in building stronger Texas communities

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Each time a Certified Arborist Exam is offered, there will be the opportunity to take the Municipal Specialist exam, Utility Specialist exam, and Certified Tree Climber written exam.   CERTIFIED ARBORIST PREP COURSES: Austin, TX — Summer 2025 Houston, TX — August 7 & 8 San Antonio, TX — 2025 Fort Worth, TX — November 11-13   CERTIFIED ARBORIST EXAMS:

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