Arborist Certification Study Guide

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.

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. (©2010, softcover, 352 pp., glossary, index)

Each chapter contains:

• learning objectives

• key terms

• text with illustrations and photos

• workbook section

• challenge questions

• sample test questions

• other sources of information

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