Become a Member
Your membership pays itself back through discounts on products, access to exclusive resources, and educational opportunities.Become a Member
Attend an Event
We promote safety in all that we do. MAC-ISA provides a huge array of educational events. Click below to view all the upcoming events.Register Online
Become Certified
Want to become a Certified Arborist or Tree Worker? Find out which of the ISA certification credentials best meet your needs.Become Certified
Who We Are
The MAC-ISA is a trade association for arborists, urban foresters, and others involved in the caring of trees. Our mission is "to promote a culture of safety while fostering education and research that supports the care and benefits of trees." The chapter area includes District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Upcoming Events
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A Day of Arboriculture - Expanding Your Horizons
November 16, 2019
United States National Arboretum -
Arborist Certification Course (3 Day Course) 12-2019
December 09, 2019
Virginia Department of Forestry Headquarters -
Arborist Certification Exam
December 12, 2019
Virginia Department of Forestry Headquarters
News & Announcements
Annual Meeting Registration
The MAC-ISA Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 7-8 in Blacksburg, VA. For more information and a link to the registration form click here.
2019 Tree Climbing Championship Results
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 MAC-ISA Tree Climbing Championship: Jocelyn Lohse and Drew Dunavant. For a link all the final results click here.
Registration Open for Many Events
Registration is available for our Certification courses and TRAQ courses and TRAQ renewal courses.
Bonnie Appleton Memorial Fund Update
We have REACHED OUR initial FUNDRAISING GOAL OF $100,000 to endow this scholarship! Thanks to all who contributed. Scholarship applications are now accepted by the TREE Fund. https://www.treefund.org/scholarships. We will continue to fundraise to increase the amount of future scholarships. Please donate. Read more on the Tree Fund page under the Bonnie Appleton Fund section.
Safety Tips
Helmet Safety
Always wear a helmet with your chin strap buckled.Risk Assessment
Perform a level 2 risk assessment before your climb.Climbing Safety
Always stay on rope.
Utility Lines
Assume that all utility lines are energized.Stay Alert
Stay alert at all times.Protect Crew & Public
Establish a clear work zone and drop zone.PPE Safety
Inspect and clean your PPE regularly.Emergency Response Plan
Establish an emergency response plan prior to work.Check Before Working
Check your equipment, surroundings and yourself prior to everyone's job. Maintain the 4 A's
Maintain the 4 A's: Attitude-Awareness-Action-AccountabilityCommand & Response
Use command and response.Report Unsafe Behavior
Do not accept unsafe behavior (if you see something, say something).Attend An Event
We promote safety in all that we do. MAC-ISA provides a huge array of educational events. Register for one of our events today!
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Annual Meeting Two-day event usually held in October.
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Tree Climbing Championship Chapter members showcase their climbing skills.
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Certification Courses Three-day course to become ISA Certified Arborists.
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Tree Risk Assessment (TRAQ) Consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a ½ day assessment
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Day of Safety To promote a culture of safety while fostering education.
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Tree Fund Events MAC-ISA partners with the Tree Fund.
