Welcome to the Wisconsin Arborist Association's (WAA) website. Our
mission is 'Improving the understanding of trees and the practice of
arboriculture'.
The WAA was founded in 1964 by a small group of
individuals dedicated to improving the knowledge and quality of the
profession of arboriculture. Since that time it has grown into a large
organization of commercial, municipal, utility and academic arborists. These
members serve Wisconsin by providing private and public arboriculture
services and research. The WAA is a chapter of the International Society of
Arboriculture which has representation in over 30 countries.
--Rich Hauer, WAA President
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Web Site Updates
We have updated information on the Policies page.
Our Find a Certified Arborist for Hire page has recently been enhanced to provide a better experience for homeowners or property managers who are seeking professional services. Please check out the improved search and display options now available.
Visit our new 2014 ISA Milwaukee- Annual Conference and Trade Show page.
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WAA Day of Service
WAA 2013 Day of Service was held Thursday, March 21st, at Longenecker Gardens, UW Madison Arboretum. Visit our photo gallery to see the smiling faces of our volunteers.
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Certified Arborist Exam
An offering of the ISA Certified Arborist Exam has been scheduled for Monday 7/29/13. The exam will be held at 5230 W State St, Milwaukee WI 53208 from 12:00 – 3:30 PM. If you are interested in registering for the exam, please do so through the ISA website. Any questions, feel free to contact Ian Brown - WAA Certification Chair. Seating for the exam is limited to 20 people
There are a number of study materials available through ISA to assist with exam preparation. The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is available for purchase on the ISA website. It is a good overall review including bolded vocabulary words, review questions, and sample test questions listed at the end of each chapter. The Application Handbook outlines the exam process and Certified Arborist Code of Ethics. The Exam Outline provides a list of topics and knowledge areas that should be mastered prior to sitting for the exam. Both resources are available for free on the ISA website.
If you have additional questions, contact Ian Brown, Certification Chair at (414) 286-8233, or email Ian Brown. As always, registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA, and must be completed at least 20 days in advance.
http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/exams.aspx
Please note, any WAA member who wants to be listed as a Certified Arborist for Hire on the WAA web site should complete the
ISA Certified Arborist for Hire
Form. Contact Ian Brown at 414-286-8233 if you have any questions.
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Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund)
The TREE Fund provides research grants, scholarships and
educational programs to advance knowledge in the field of arboriculture and
urban forestry.
Dr. Richard Hauer of the University of Wisconsin at Stevens
Point was recently awarded the John Z. Duling Grant from the TREE Fund for his
project entitled "Economics and emerald ash borer management: a comparison of
doing nothing, preemptive removal, replacement and treatment in the urban
forest."
To learn more about TREE Fund visit http://www.treefund.org/about
Give through the TREE Fund's Tour des Trees
Team Wisconsin is riding in the Tour around Lake Ontario this year to raise funds for research and help the WAA endow the Bob Skiera Memorial Fund. If you wish to support Team Wisconsin rider Dick Rideout, tax deductible donations via credit card are accepted at: http://stihltourdestrees.racepartner.com/2013-stihl-tour-des-trees/DRideout When you donate, please make sure to select the Bob Skiera Memorial Fund from the drop-down list before you submit your donation.
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