About MAC-ISA
Who We Are
The Mid Atlantic Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (MAC-ISA), was established in 1978 as a component of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). ISA is the largest organization in the world dedicated to research, technology, and education and the promotion of the professional practice of arboriculture and the greater awareness of the benefits of trees.
MAC-ISA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The chapter area includes District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Our members include tree industry professionals from commercial, utility, municipal, educational sectors and other green industry related fields. Anyone interested in trees can become a member and support our work.
What We Do
MAC-ISA’s mission is “to promote a culture of safety while fostering education and research that supports the care and benefits of trees.” MAC-ISA provides educational events, including an annual tree climbing competition, certification courses and exams, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification courses, safety workshops and demonstrations, and an annual educational meeting and trade show—one of the largest gatherings of tree care professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region. MAC-ISA offers scholarships to students and professionals to attend educational events, as well as continuing education units (CEUs).
A quarterly newsletter, Canopy Coverage, is distributed to members, in addition to a monthly electronic newsletter, Enotes. MAC-ISA raises funds for tree care research, supports community tree-related projects, and partners with like-minded organizations to advance its mission. We provide a green industry calendar that lists training opportunities in our region that offer ISA continuing education credits for tree care professionals. We also sell books and publications and maintain a job board on our website.
MAC-ISA relies on membership dues and the generous financial support of donors and sponsors to achieve its mission. If you would like to contribute to MAC-ISA, please click the donate button below. Thank you for your support!
