ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional
ISA Certification is a voluntary program that tests and certifies a professional’s achievement of a standard level of knowledge and skill in the field of arboriculture. When a professional becomes an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional, they should be recognized by their peers and the public as a tree care professional who has attained a fundamental level of knowledge in core areas of the arboriculture practice within an urban forest context and management of trees as a community providing societal benefits. Areas of knowledge measured include communication skills, public relations, policy and planning, administration, risk management, and arboricultural practices.
Skills / Knowledge
- urban forestry
- urban forestry management
- tree management
- urban tree management
- policy and planning
- arboriculture
- communication
- risk management
- urban forest administration
Earning Criteria
Required
A minimum of three years of full-time experience in arboriculture or a combination of education and practical arboricultural experience.
Optional
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