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The much-anticipated third edition of the study guide is now available – in living color!
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 – Urban Forestry – which discusses the management of larger populations of trees in the urban area. 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) Member Price $79.95
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
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