CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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NEC-ISA CERTIFICATION EXAM DATES for 2012
Applications due 12 working days before the exam date.
Exam dates by ISA Chapter.
Certified Arborist & CA with Utility & Municipal Specialty
- April 7, 2012 UMass Amherst, MA
Certified Tree Worker
- April 7, 2012 UMass Amherst, MA
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DETAILS & STUDY MATERIALS - General Information
For information on ISA exams in New England contact: Richard Herfurth @ 603-627-0582
WHAT IS THE ISA?
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is a nonprofit organization supporting tree care
research around the world. Headquartered in Champaign, IL, ISA is dedicated to the care and
preservation of shade and ornamental trees.
For more information on certification contact the ISA: email: cert@isa-arbor.com
OTHER NEW ENGLAND STATE ARBORIST EXAMS & LICENSES
- CT Arborist Exam - Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, Aug 1, Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
- MA Arborist Exam - April 13
- ME Arborist License Exam - Mar 14, June 13, Sept 12, Dec 5
- NH Certified Arborist Exam - April 3, Oct 2; both exams at 10am
OTHER NEW ENGLAND STATE ARBORIST STUDY MATERIALS
This is the largest group of credential holders. These professional arborists have
a minimum of three years experience in some aspect of tree care and have
passed an exam developed by an international panel of experts. The exam
extensively covers every aspect of tree care and the individuals must have an
acceptable level of knowledge in all areas of arboriculture.
This certification is for professional arborists who are ISA Certified Arborists in
good standing and have additional experience in the specialty area of tree care
around power lines. The utility specialists work for utility companies, their
contractors or consultants. One of the certification objectives is to provide the
public and those in government with a means to identify those professionals who
have demonstrated, through a professionally developed exam and education
program, that they have a thorough knowledge of line clearance vegetation
management.

This certification is also for professional arborists who are ISA Certified Arborists
in good standing and have additional experience in the specialty area of urban
trees. The municipal specialists work for cities and states, parks, contractors or
consultants. One of the certification objectives is to provide the public and those
in government with a means to identify those professionals who have
demonstrated, through a professionally developed exam and education program,
that they have a thorough knowledge of establishing and maintaining trees in a
community.
ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST / UTILITY SPECIALIST
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ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST / MUNICIPAL SPECIALIST
These credential holders have a minimum of 18 months experience professionally
climbing trees in a safe and efficient manner to perform tree care. They have
knowledge in the major aspects involved in tree care including, pruning, removal,
cabling and safety. They must pass a knowledge exam and a skills exam
conducted by trained evaluators.
ISA CERTIFIED TREE WORKER / CLIMBER SPECIALIST
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This credential holder must be an ISA Certified Arborist and may have one or
more of the other credential listed above. They must have a minimum of 7 years
experience as an ISA Certified Arborist or its equivalent. They must pass a
computer based exam that intensively covers all aspects of arboriculture. These
individuals have advanced levels of knowledge in all aspects of tree care. This is
our smallest group of credential holders.
ISA BOARD CERTIFIED MASTER ARBORIST
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ISA CERTIFIED TREE WORKER / AERIAL LIFT SPECIALIST
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These credential holders have a minimum of 18 months experience in
arboriculture and at least 6 months (within the overall 18 months) of experience
in the operation of an aerial lift device. The exam includes equipment knowledge,
ability to operate an aerial lift, maneuvering effectively in and around the tree,
knowledge of frequently used knots, and inspection of work gear, all with a high
regard for safety. They must pass a knowledge exam and a skills exam
conducted by trained evaluators.
Do you know how many ISA Certified Arborists there are?
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NE Chapter Proctors
- Warren Spinner
- Rich Herfurth
- Andrew Noonan
- Tom Hoerth
- tish carr
- Melissa LeVangie
- Bill Conn
- Chris Rooney
New England Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
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