Certified Arborists

[SkwerI]

Umm, no. You're confusing 'skilled' with 'educated'. There is a huge difference.

 

[Al Smith]

How so ? I've met a horde of educated idiots .

 

[SkwerI]

Nor would I .I suppose though that anyone who does not have a degree of some sort should be classified as amateur .

How so ? I've met a horde of educated idiots .

These are conflicting statements, Al. You just made my point.

 

[Al Smith]

Which is ?

 

[Frans]

I just cannot help but keep in mind that our industry was and is in sore need of professional standards and acceptance by the general public.
The ISA has done a treemendous amount of work in that regard.

 

[tntree]

Its the few bad apples that fug it up for the majority good joes.

10-4 Frans

 

[sotc]

Sorry to be a nag but i'm hoping the ISA will read this, can we stay somewhat on topic? I know i'm a great derailer but...

 

[treelooker]

Wiley the ISA benefits you in too many ways to list. But re waving a banner, I'm ready to stick the flagpole where the sun don't shine if the language is not cleared up. Quasi-criminal, wtf?

TRAC is a great program but it has nothing to do with ISA international.

 

[thattreeguy]

Most of the time, ex-cons are the best workers. I had a murderer groundie and he worked better than anyone I've ever seen.

same my best guy years ago , got caught up in some gang stuff, got a double life sentence, he tried to take a cho mo out in transfer
now hes double life in the shu
he could bring the worst jobs in on time, and work with anyone

i think a lot of people learn from their mistakes but need an oppurtunity when turned free
as long as they are devoted to bettering themselves

 

[thattreeguy]

i think the isa better have its lawyers redo and rethink this approach

 

[Stumper]

I don't despise the ISA. They have rasied the standards of professionalism somewhat.... I suppose that industry wide the percentage of lying scumbug alcoholic scammer tree guys may have dipped below 80%.

As for the personal background questions.......I think that EVERYONE who receives it should write N.Y.D.B. across the form and return it.

 

[thattreeguy]

well said
they are a good group
but may be getting a little misguded
any response from the ISA yet?

 

[sotc]

Nope

 

[lumberjack]

I'm SO-5508A, AFIK the youngest person in SO to get their CA at 19YO.

I agree that the questions are poorly executed and entirely outside the purview of what I look for from the ISA.

 

[Paul B]

off to inspect 190 recently planted street trees, the developer doesnt get his deposit back until a CA says they are planted properly, thanks for the income ISA. then I get to go back in a year and reinspect for a final sign off.
Still not wanting to give the ISA the personal info though.

 

[robdog]

We1900a and yes it helps. the Title Certified Arborist holds much weight .When even being considered for work many customers,city,county and state work it is a priority. My son was 18 and missed the test by one question.Took it again and missed the ID section.When I originally took the test there were four pine trees on the ID part of the test,all with two needle shoots! Someinabeitch! fair ? not really but yes it has its advantages.Cant even be considered for the climbers hall O fame unless you are certified.Oh Snap! there isnt a climbers hall O fame yet @%$#!@*&#@$%@!##$

 

[No_Bivy]

CA on every corner here

 

[stehansen]

In my town there is me and some guy that works for Trees Inc..

 

[MasterBlaster]

Oh Snap! there isnt a climbers hall O fame yet

Yes there is, brother. It's called the TreeHouse.

 

[Koa Man]

CA on every corner here

Is that good or bad?

 

[Ridgey]

I have a level 1 chainsaw course coming up and hope i can get a truck licence soon so i can look for a job with a tree buisness,no one wants you without them.Sure would be nice to be qualified.

Damian

 

[darkstar]

Im a certified arborist.
Number JRTS 123.
Call me and give me 50 bucks and ill check u out and maybe we can talk shop and ill certify you.
Dont forget JRTS its the absolute highest cert. you can get.
One thing though, in order to pass , you will have to climb a tree.

 

[No_Bivy]

 

[sotc]

I just sent them another e-mail asking for a response here so that we knew they were interested in our opinions

 

[Mr. Sir]

You're assuming that they ARE interested in our opinions?