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International Society of Arboriculture Arboriculture & the Law
This publication is an excellent resource regarding legal responsibilities of private property owners, municipalities, private tree companies, practicing arborists, or public companies. While not a substitute for specific legal advice, general information concerning trees and the rights and requirements of property ownership are discussed in relationship to situations often encountered by arborists.
£48.21
International Society of Arboriculture Utility Arboriculture: The Utility Specialist Certification Study Guide
This greatly expanded edition of the study guide for ISA’s Certified Arborist Utility Specialist certification exam preparation is an essential text for professionals in the field of utility arboriculture - based on scientific research and proven best practices. It provides utility arborists and foresters with the information necessary to navigate the complexities of today’s vegetation management industry, covering the latest methods and techniques in the areas of safety, program and personnel management, utility pruning, integrated vegetation management, electrical knowledge, storm preparation and response, and communications.Any educational or preparatory material, whether published by ISA or not, should not be considered the sole source of information for an ISA certification examination. This publication and the ISA certification program exams are developed through separate processes and entities.
£103.11
International Society of Arboriculture BCMA Guide for Exam Preparation: Study Practice for the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Credential
This BCMA Guide for Exam Preparation is designed to help you study for the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® (BCMA™) certification.This book provides the framework to help you: Assess your current knowledge. Create a study program. Select references for further study. Practice taking applied and scenario-based exam questions. A preparation section at the beginning of the book provides study guidance and a sample of the types of multiple choice questions that could be found on the ISA BCMA™ exam. Additionally, a 50-question preliminary assessment test will guide you to the chapters where you may need to focus more of your study time. The final section of the book features a 150-question practice exam to provide additional test-taking experience.Each chapter contains: Learning objectives. Key terms and definitions. Topic-specific self-assessment. Recommended resources for further study. Practice questions with detailed answer explanations. Unlike the Arborists’ Certification Study Guide, this guide does not present a narrative text of the content domains; instead, it guides readers to additional resources when desired.Any educational or preparatory material, whether published by ISA or not, should notbe considered the sole source of information for an ISA certification examination. This publication and the ISA certification program exams are developed through separate processes and entities.
£118.09
International Society of Arboriculture Pruning: Companion publication to the ANSI 300 Part 1: Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance - Standard Practices, Pruning
ISA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people who employ their services.This BMP, updated in 2019, provides reasons why pruning should be undertaken, explains pruning types, provides background on pruning cuts, reviews sample pruning specifications, and comments on the timing and necessity of these operations.Chapters in this BMP include: Pruning Systems. Pruning Objectives. Pruning Cuts. Pruning Practices. Poor Pruning Practices. Pruning Conifers, Palms, and Bamboo. Pruning Specifications. Glossary.
£26.28