Mid-Atlantic Chapter

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter has a few books for sale through the mail. These items can be purchased with a check or credit card. To order call (703) 753-0499 or send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Other books will be sold at various events throughout the year.

The MAC-ISA has the following publications for sale (prices are listed for ISA members/non-members). A shipping charge will also be added based on the total order: 

ANSI A300 Standards $15/$20
The following standards are available- Construction Mgmt., Fertilization, Integrated Vegetation Mgmt., Lightning Protection, Pruning, Support Systems, Transplanting

ANSI Z133 Safety Standard $15/$20  - available in Spanish

Best Management Practices for Standards  - written explanatory guides for the A300 standards - $8/$10
Topics include: Construction Mgmt., Fertilization, Integrated Vegetation Mgmt., Lightning Protection, Pruning, Support Systems, Tree Planting, Tree Inventories, Utility Pruning – some available in Spanish

Arborist Certification Study Guide, 2001 Edition-  $70/$100
Over 160 pages, nearly 200 illustrations and photos. Developed for use by candidates for ISA Arborist Certification. Topics include: Tree biology, identification, soil relations, nutrition and fertilization, pruning, cabling & bracing, problem diagnosis, construction impacts, climbing techniques and safety. (Available in CD’s $30/$40 per set)

Arborist Certification Study Guide, 2010 Edition-  $80/$115
The much-anticipated third edition of the study guide is now available – in living color!  Arborists’ Certification Study Guide is a complete study resource, developed for use in preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. The third edition has been expanded to include new and updated information from research and practice, 325 full-color images, and a new chapter – Urban Forestry – which discusses the management of larger populations of trees in the urban area. Each chapter is designed as an educational text to focus on relevant topics in arboriculture with a workbook section and sample test questions at the end of each chapter. Also included is a comprehensive glossary of arboricultural terms and a valuable list of additional resources. This study guide is a must-have for ISA Certified Arborist candidates, and provides unlimited usefulness as a foundation and reference for all tree care professionals.

Chapter topics include:
Tree Biology
Tree Identification
Soil Science
Water Management
Tree Nutrition and Fertilization
Tree Selection
Installation and Establishment
Pruning
Tree Support and Protection Systems
Diagnosis and Plant Disorders
Plant Health Care
Tree Assessment and Risk Management
Trees and Construction
Urban Forestry
Tree Worker Safety
Climbing and Working in Trees

Mid Atlantic Species Rating Guide $20/$25
Developed specifically for the Mid-Atlantic states, this guide provides a baseline for rating species in large and small tree appraisal. To be used in association with the Guide for Plant Appraisal.