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Jefflovstrom, that's yet another 'hook' the ISA is very upfront about; i.e. Having the company pay for dues. Obviously your experience differs, however around here being certified only matters when bidding municipal or government work. Far more weight is given to being licensed. But your...

Willie, I forgot about that point, I become certified, with all the ongoing costs, then have to pay also for membership. I started to feel like the an ATM for these guys. As for doctors, try qualifying to become a veterinarian ! Takes longer than a MD degree lol

I used to. Spent a few thousand hours volunteering. When the BMCA cert came out I lost interest in the entire thing. Thereby diluting the cert arborist program. Yes I have brought up my concerns: Overlapping multiple certs, blatant revenue enhancement Zero reciprocity with established jr...

The wcisa was recently asking for submissions for 'excellence in arboriculture'. Dues paying members please apply. O.k. But what about the MAJORITY of tree workers toiling day in and day out who know nothing about the wcisa, who are doing excellent work? If nothing else, I feel this vast...

Spent about the same time cert as you btw. Question: are you specifically asked if you are a ISA cert arborist or simply 'are you an arborist'? Your last sentence I have heard many times. 'Get ahead of your competitors by being certified' . I no longer believe that, in fact I think it is a...

So once again I shot my mouth off. My beef is with the ISA and local chapters. Here in Northern CA the Western Chapter of the ISA is virtually non existent. Just about every tree worker I have spoken to does not participate in being a member UNLESS they have an employer who foots the bill. Even...