The Kentucky Arborists' Association (KAA) is a state-wide chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. We represent arborists throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond through education, training and professional development.
The KAA is a professional organization representing arborists and the tree care industry in our state. We provide workshops, training, certification exams, an annual conference and the Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship to promote our industry and support Kentucky's arborists and tree care specialists.
Calendar of Events
2023 Kentucky Tree Climbing Competition (KYTCC)
Chair: Joey Hampton, KYTCC Chair
Contact: hamptonjoey@gmail.com
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Location: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park,
7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY, 40701
To volunteer, event details & climber registration:
https://the-kentucky-tree-climbing-championship-kytcc-2023.eventbrite.com
2024 KAA Annual Conference
Dates: February 22 & 23, 2024
Location: Boone County
Registration Link: TBD
Contact: Bonnie Burnick at info@ky-isa.org
ISA Certified Arborists Two-Day Preparation Course & Exam, (Save the Date)
ISA Certified Arborists Two-Day Preparation Course
Dates: October 30 & 31, 2023
Exam Date: November 1, 2023
Location: Boone County Cooperative Extension Service Enrichment Center, 1824 Patrick Dr., Burlington, KY 41005
Registration Link: isa-certified-arborists-prep-course-oct2023.eventbrite.com
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course (TRAQ),
Dates: Winter 2024
Please check ISA's Events Calendar for regional Renewal Course Dates: TBD
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Events
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Tree Decay Processes: The Science of Fungal Cankers and Wood Rots
Dates: Fall 2023
Location: TBD
Contact: William M. Fountain at Bill.Fountain@uky.edu
Regional Opportunities:
Kentucky Citizen Science Opportunity
“Need CEU’s on your schedule? Learn about the latest invasive insects threatening Kentucky’s trees and crops and earn up to 4 ISA CEU’s upon completion of the quizzes. Information covered includes: Spotted Lanternfly, Spongy Moth, general invasive info and an intro to the Office of the State Entomologist’s app for monitoring invasive pests. You can contribute and help protect Kentucky’s valuable natural biodiversity by participating in the citizen science network.”
Contact: Julie Collins at jlco241@uky.edu
Ohio Tree Conference
https://www.ohiochapterisa.org/aws/OCISA/pt/sp/conference_program
