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The International Society of Arboriculture publishes a series of consumer education brochures that are available for purchase. However, ISA has also made the information available via the web site. Below is a list of the brochures by category. Selecting the title will link you to the web version of the brochures.

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		What Your Tree Needs and Why Why Hire an Arborist? Benefits of Trees Value of Trees

		Before Tree Buying and Planting Tree Selection Buying High-Quality Trees Avoiding Tree and Utility Conflicts New Tree Planting

		Proper Tree Care Techniques Mature Tree Care Plant Health Care Trees and Turf Proper Mulching Techniques Palms

		Pruning Your Trees Pruning Young Trees Pruning Mature Trees

		Tree Hazards and Treatments Why Topping Hurts Trees Insect and Disease Problems Recognizing Tree Hazards Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction Treatment of Trees Damaged by Construction

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

	Nominate a True Professsional of Arboriculture ISA Announces search for the 2010 True Professionals of Arboriculture Do you know a tree care provider who is a true professional of arboriculture? If so, you are encouraged to nominate them for the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture Recognition award. MORE >> What is an Arborist and How Can You Find One? From Planet Green a Discovery Company MORE >> When Tree Hugging Goes Too Far (Wall Street Journal/Real Estate)Do we love big old trees too much? Many homeowners don't give enough thought to what hazards their biggest and oldest trees may pose to people and property. MORE >> Green Spaces Improve Health (BBC News) There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits. 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 >> Why Leaves Really Fall Off Trees (From NPR)– You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold. MORE >> USDA Newsroom USDA's collection of "hot topic" press releases ranging from current pest alerts for specific regions of the United States to new trends in disease prevention and tree and plant care. MORE >> Don't Move Firewood! ISA is pleased to support the efforts of Don't Move Firewood.org. Tree-killing insects and diseases can lurk in firewood. These insects and diseases can't move far on their own, but when people move firewood they can jump hundreds of miles. New infestations destroy our forests, property values, and cost huge sums of money to control. MORE >>


	Resources

	Consumer Education Brochures Available from ISA Each title sold in packets of 100 for $15.00. Visit the ISA web store Top 10 Myths of Tree Care Should you prune your trees in the Spring? How deep must fertilizer be applied to reach the roots of your trees? Which species of trees should be topped to keep them from falling on your house? MORE >>


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