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Frequently Asked Questions

ISA strives to foster a greater public awareness of the benefits of trees by assisting homeowners in obtaining the knowledge needed to help sustain trees in an urban environment. Below you will find a list of some common questions. Here, and throughout this site, homeowners will find answers and valuable resources to assist with tree care needs.

		About ISA What is the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)? What is the difference between an arborist and a certified arborist? Why should I hire an arborist? How do I find a certified arborist near by me? How do I contact the International Society of Arboriculture?

		About Trees Why are trees beneficial? How do I find information about tree care? What type of tree should I buy? How should I plant my tree? How often does my tree need care? What is pruning a tree? What is topping a tree? What is mulching? What should I do if I think my tree has insect and/or disease problems? Can trees be hazardous?

Developed by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), a non-profit organization supporting tree care research around the world and is dedicated to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees. For further information, contact:
ISA, P.O. Box 3129, Champaign, IL 61826-3129, USA.
E-mail inquires: isa@isa-arbor.com


	News

	What is an Arborist and How Can You Find One? From Planet Green a Discovery Company MORE >> Organic Gardening: Urban Forestry and Your Home Networx.com, a home improvement website, describes the power of a strategically planned urban forest to transform and restore any city. MORE >> Thousand Cankers Disease: A Red Alert for Walnut The black walnut may be the next on the list of disappearing trees. Do not sell or transport walnut logs, slabs or firewood (any walnut with bark attached) from areas of known or suspected infestation into unaffected areas. MORE >> Rid your lawn of snow mold Spring is upon us and so is snow mold. Lawn experts provide tips on how to identify and help rid a property of this unsightly lawn fungus. MORE >> National Register of Big Trees Big trees are symbols of all the good work trees do for the quality of the environment-and our quality of life. MORE >> National Tree Benefits Calculator The Tree Benefit Calculator allows anyone to make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side trees provide. This tool is based on i-Tree’s street tree assessment tool called STRATUM. With inputs of location, species and tree size, users will get an understanding of the environmental and economic value trees provide on an annual basis. The Tree Benefit Calculator is intended to be simple and accessible. As such, this tool should be considered a starting point for understanding trees’ value in the community, rather than a scientific accounting of precise values. For more detailed information on urban and community forest assessments, visit the i-Tree website. MORE >> Green Spaces Improve Health (BBC News) There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits. MORE >>


	Resources

	The Talking Tree Available through the ISA Web store What if your tree could talk? What would it say about how to take care of it? Do you know the difference between a tree living in the city and a tree living in the forest. This book is a great tool to teach children about trees. Only $9.95.


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