KANSAS ARBORISTS ASSOCIATION
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Listings of current members are available at the following pages:
 
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Certified Commercial Arborists
Certified Municipal Arborists
Certified Governmental/Education Arborists
Honorary Members and Retirees
Non-Certified Members
Exhibitor Members​

Certification of Arborists requires: 
- Successful completion of the KAA Arborist Training Course or a university course in arboriculture.*
- Profess to the KAA Code of Ethics
- Practicing/practical experience: 
     - Commercial – 2 years practicing; 
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Municipal - 2 years practicing; 
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Governmental/Education – 4 years practical experience applying and promoting sound arboricultural practices
- Three references, two of which must be from current Certified Arborists and one of which must be in the same certification class. 
- Certification/verification of insurance or other coverage
- Membership in KAA and payment of annual dues
- Approval by KAA Board of Directors

- To maintain certification, arborists must attend either the KAA Shade Tree Conference or Field Day every year. 

*Other combinations of education and experience may be acceptable by action of KAA Board.

Other resources

Search for an arborist who is certified with the International Society of Arboriculture:
​ISA Find An Arborist Tool
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State agencies:
Kansas Forest Service

General resources: 
Why Hire An Arborist 
US Forest Service Educational Resources 
K-State Research and Extension tree publications

Other professional arboriculture organizations:
International Society of Arboriculture
Midwestern Chapter of ISA
Tree Care Industry Association
Utility Arborist Association
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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors and Committees
    • Membership
    • History
    • Constitution and By-Laws
    • Code of Ethics
  • Find An Arborist
    • Certified Commercial
    • Certified Municipal
    • Certified Gov-Edu
    • Members
    • Honorary Members
    • Retirees
    • Exhibitor Members
  • Events
    • Shade Tree Conference
    • Field Day
    • Arborist Training Program
    • Day of Service
  • Registration
  • Contact