Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important


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Ryan Gustafon, district manager of Davey's South Minneapolis office, talks about Interntional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifications and his involvement in the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) chapter.

In this episode we cover:  

  • What is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist?  (:44)
  • ISA certified arborists' code of ethics (1:57)
  • Taking the ISA certification test (3:07)
  • Local ISA chapters and involvement (3:59) 
  • What does the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) do? (4:21) 
  • MSA tree climbing competition (5:04)
  • Continued education on new arborist practices (7:25)
  • Minnesota tree pests (8:16) (8:46)
  • Emerald ash borer and its effects (9:34) 
  • Additional arborist certifications (11:24)
  • How do you become an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist? (12:39)
  • Rewards of being an arborist (13:34)

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.

To learn more about why it's important to hire a certified arborist, watch our YouTube videos, Why Hire A Certified Arborist and TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company.

To learn more about ISA certifications, visit the International Society of Arboriculture's Certification and Credentials page

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