Online Store https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:51:53 GMT Mon, 1 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2024 American Society of Consulting Arborists 2021 Conference App https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366735 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366735 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 15:16:54 GMT Breakfast https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366966 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366966 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 15:26:56 GMT Coffee Breaks https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366903 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366903 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 15:27:12 GMT General Sponsorship https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18367008 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18367008 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 15:27:43 GMT Hotel Keycards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366798 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366798 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 18:59:07 GMT Lanyards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366882 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366882 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 17:52:17 GMT Lunch https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366987 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366987 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 18:54:59 GMT Monday Networking Reception https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18666846 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18666846 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:50:36 GMT Registration Sponsor https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366756 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366756 2021 Annual Conference Sponsorships Mon, 17 May 2021 18:56:07 GMT 2022 Breakfast https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493909 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493909 Benefits Include:

  • Signage at breakfast
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:13:48 GMT 2022 Coffee Breaks https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493867 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493867 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in the coffee break room
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:14:10 GMT 2022 Conference App https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493573 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493573 Benefits Include:

  • Logo on landing and menu pages of the app
  • Company logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one full page ad
  • Ad in one edition of the ASCA Insider
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:59:28 GMT 2022 Friday Networking Reception https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493993 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493993 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in function area during your sponsored event
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and on half-page ad
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:57:30 GMT 2022 General Sponsorship https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20494035 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20494035 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in registration on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Company name listed in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 GMT 2022 Hotel Keycards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493762 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493762 Benefits Include:

  • Company logo on hotel keycard
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:14:27 GMT 2022 Lanyards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493825 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493825 Benefits Include:

  • Company name or logo on lanyard
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:14:46 GMT 2022 Lunch https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493930 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493930 Benefits Include:

  • Signage at lunch
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:15:04 GMT 2022 Registration Sponsor https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493615 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20493615 Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on convention registration page and all promotional emails
  • Signage at on-site registration desk recognizing your sponsorship
  • Logo in conference section of ASCA website, and all promotional emails 
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one full page ad
  • Ad in one edition of the ASCA Insider
]]> 2022 Annual Conference Sponsorships Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:15:23 GMT 2023 Breakfast https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168995 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168995 Benefits Include:

  • Signage at breakfast
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT 2023 Coffee Breaks https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168953 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168953 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in the coffee break room
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT 2023 Conference App https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168848 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168848 Benefits Include:

  • Logo on landing and menu pages of the app
  • Company logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one full page ad
  • Ad in one edition of the ASCA Insider
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 19:13:02 GMT 2023 Evening Networking Reception https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169037 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169037 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in function area during your sponsored event
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and on half-page ad
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 19:18:38 GMT 2023 General Sponsorship https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169079 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169079 Benefits Include:

  • Signage in registration on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Company name listed in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT 2023 Hotel Keycards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22166769 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22166769 Benefits Include:

  • Company logo on hotel keycard
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo on the ASCA website
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT 2023 Lanyards https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168932 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168932 Benefits Include:

  • Company name or logo on lanyard
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Fri, 7 Jul 2023 18:45:41 GMT 2023 Lunch https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169016 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22169016 Benefits Include:

  • Signage at lunch
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Logo in conference section of the ASCA website, and all promotional emails
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one half-page ad
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT 2023 Registration Sponsor https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168890 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22168890 Benefits Include:

  • Recognition on convention registration page and all promotional emails
  • Signage at on-site registration desk recognizing your sponsorship
  • Logo in conference section of ASCA website, and all promotional emails 
  • Logo, contact information, and product/services description on the conference app
  • Listing in The Arboricultural Consultant, ASCA's newsletter, and one full page ad
  • Ad in one edition of the ASCA Insider
]]> 2023 Annual Conference Sponsors Wed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT Grey Long Sleeved T-shirt - Fire Sale Item https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=12888906 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=12888906 Apparel Sun, 2 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT 2021 Annual Conference On-Demand Recordings https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18915822 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18915822 If you missed out on the 2021 Annual Conference in Lake Tahoe, now you have an opportunities to view all of the educational sessions that were offered (*does not include the pre-conference workshop). With the purchase of the On-Demand Conference recording you will receive a link to the conference session videos highlighting the speakers as they talk through their presentations. You will also receive a link to access their presentations and handouts that you can download to follow along with the speakers.

To view the titles and descriptions of the conference programs, click here.

ASCA Members: $350.
Non-members: $450.

ASCA CEUs
20 CEUs
*ASCA CEUs will automatically be added to your profile. 

ISA CEUs
N/A

]]> Event Tickets Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:47:10 GMT 2022 Annual Conference On-Demand Recordings https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20621442 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=20621442 If you are unable to attend the 2022 Annual Conference in Louisville, KY, now you have an opportunity to view all of the educational sessions that were offered (*does not include the pre/post conference workshops).

To view a full list of conference sessions, click HERE.

Once the conference recordings are uploaded, you will receive an email with a link to the videos and presentation slides. 

ASCA Members: $350.
Non-members: $450.

ASCA CEUs
20 CEUs
*ASCA CEUs will automatically be added to your profile. 

ISA CEUs
N/A

]]> Event Tickets Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:35:46 GMT 2023 Annual Conference On-Demand Recordings https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22545567 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22545567 If you are unable to attend the 2023 Annual Conference in Renton, WA, now you have an opportunity to view all of the educational sessions that were offered (*does not include the pre/post conference workshops).

To view a full list of conference sessions, click HERE.

Once the conference recordings are uploaded, you will receive an email with a link to the videos and presentation slides. 

ASCA Members: $350.
Non-members: $450.

ASCA CEUs
20 CEUs
*ASCA CEUs will automatically be added to your profile. 

ISA CEUs
N/A

]]> Event Tickets Tue, 9 Jan 2024 18:01:29 GMT 2021 Exhibit Booth https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366630 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=18366630 Exhibit Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:45:51 GMT Job Posting - 30 Day Listing https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=19504578 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=19504578 Steps to Purchase an ASCA Job Board Posting:

  1. Purchase the job board posting by placing a Store Order above (the cost for the posting is $100 for ASCA Members and $125 for Non-Members and must be paid in advance).
  2. You will receive an email with a receipt and a link to follow to post your job opening.
  3. Click on the link in your email and follow the prompts to post your job opening.
    *Note: all job postings are subject to approval, which can take up to one full business day, and once approved it will be posted live to the site
  4. It is recommended that you include BOTH the City and State in the job location.

Important: If you do not receive the automated email due to spam filters, you may also access your 'Untitled' job posting in your Profile. Log in to your Profile, click 'Manage Profile' then scroll to the "Networking and Careers" section to update your existing job posting. To add or update your information, click the pencil and paper icon to update the information and click "Submit."

If you have any questions, or if you need assistance, please contact us at asca@asca-consultants.org or 443-640-1084.

]]> Job Posting - 30 Days Thu, 1 Feb 2024 15:18:45 GMT ASCA Baseball Cap https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=7064157 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=7064157 This item is available to ASCA members only.

 

]]> Members Only Fri, 7 May 2021 19:59:06 GMT ASCA Member Pin https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5932488 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5932488 To purchase the member pin, you must be an ASCA member.

]]> Members Only Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:11:27 GMT Professional Report Review Fee https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=6186987 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=6186987 Have a report reviewed by ASCA's technical reviewer. 

*Please note, this is separate from the RCA process.

]]> Members Only Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:35:10 GMT Spouse Meal https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=23725767 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=23725767 Misc Mon, 1 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT A tour of 10 Invasive Species Around the Nation https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024780 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024780 Online Education Fri, 7 Jan 2022 18:14:41 GMT Business Development 201 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024675 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024675 Webinar Description: Developing a thriving consulting practice takes time and dedication. Even the most highly qualified Consulting Arborists can have difficulty staying afloat if they don't develop strong business development skills. Most small business owners have the basics down, but they're unsure how to take it to the next level. 

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:51:47 GMT Business Insurance: What You Dont Know Can Hurt You! https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024654 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024654 Webinar Description: Today it's more difficult than ever to properly ensure that you are protected from a lawsuit. Laws and regulations are constantly changing and some clients can be quick to sue. And, as a consultant, there are additional insurance coverages that you need to have. But, the question becomes - which types of insurance and how much do you need?

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:52:03 GMT Calculating Your Expenses to Manage Budgets and Determine Customer Fee Structure https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024717 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024717 *Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:55:21 GMT Consulting Arborist Insurance Needs https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024759 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024759 Webinar Description: This webinar will enlighten participants on the insurance needs of a consulting arborist, explain possible claims scenarios and highlight terminology and concepts all consulting arborists should know and understand when selecting their insurance.

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:55:40 GMT Differentiating Yourself in the Market https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024738 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024738 Webinar Description: There's a nugget that exists in every company, the thing that truly make it different. This session discusses how you can use this nugget to create an identity and message designed to stand out, and choose communication channels that are based on any budget.

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:56:00 GMT Introduction to Engineering and Architectural Plans https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024906 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024906 Webinar Description: As a Consulting Arborist, do you know what pertinent information you need from your clients - and what questions to ask - in order to accurately and authoritatively analyze the impact of your projects? Do you know which plans are critical to your understanding of a development project and its impact on trees? Do you understand the difference among the plans and know which ones you need to review to assess all the potential impacts to trees?

This two-part webinar is designed to be your primer on the plans typically used by engineers, land planners, developers, builders, and architects for development projects - large and small.

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:59:52 GMT Soil Rehab & Protection https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024801 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024801 Webinar Description: During this webinar, you'll learn:

  • What are the issues for trees and people?
  • What do we lose when soil is degraded?
  • Protection is ideal, but what are our other options?
  • Soil replacement (just a brief note!)
  • Deep soil rehabilitation (the focus of this webinar)
  • What is the payback in terms of soil function and quality?
  • What is the payback in tree growth?
  • Soil Profile Rebuilding (a Spec you can use - it goes deep!)

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:14 GMT Soils and Management During Tree Related Activity https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=14967843 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=14967843 Webinar Description: The webinar will help you move beyond basic soil science by focusing on:

  • Biotic capacity
  • Viable soil volumes
  • Soil density
  • Soil compaction and mediation
  • The impact of construction on soils and trees
  • Soil preservation techniques

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:00:48 GMT Technical Aspects Appraisal Webinar Series https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024864 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024864 Webinar Description: Tree appraisals are part of the bread and butter of any arborist's or Consulting Arborist's livelihood. They play an important role in tree inventories, real-estate transactions, plant condemnation actions, insurance claims, and more. But, what exactly is involved in establishing a correct appraisal?

ASCA is now offering an in-depth 4-part online course that explores the technical aspects of replacement cost and trunk formula methods - size, species, conditions, and location - providing you with the tools to perform any appraisal with confidence.

Session One - Overview & The Basics
Session Two - Assessing Size & Species
Session Three - Assessing Condition & Location
Session Four - Summary & the Future

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:01:16 GMT Tree Risk Assessment Reporting https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024822 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024822 Webinar Description: This webinar details what should be included in a Tree Risk Assessment Report according to the A300 Standards for Tree Risk Assessment and the ISA BMP for Tree Risk Assessment.

Learn how the three levels of tree risk assessment impact the communication of the findings to your client.

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:02:32 GMT Understanding Professional Service Contracts https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024696 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=9024696 Webinar Description: To be a successful Consulting Arborist there are many skills you need to possess - report writing, the ability to conduct forensic investigations, and more. But, you also need to be well versed in business skills. For example, how do you create a contract that will safeguard you and your clients all at the same time.

During this webinar, Andrew (Josh) Markus, shareholder at Carlton Fields, P.A. will walk you through the components of a sound professional service contract.

*Please note - CEUs for this webinar will automatically be added to your account - (Disregard the request at the conclusion of the webinar to submit CEUs to an email address that is now invalid).

]]> Online Education Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:02:54 GMT A Consultant's Guide to Writing Effective Reports https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436342 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436342 A Consultant's Guide to Writing Effective Reports walks you through the multiple-step process of report writing, from the initial planning and organizing of the content through the final packaging and presentation of the finished report.

Chapters include:

  • Planning & Organizing Before You Write
  • Creating a Readable Report
  • Designing to Maximize Usability
  • Drafting the Report, Cover to Cover
  • Reviewing and Editing Your Draft Report
  • Adding the Finishing Touches
  • Presenting Your Report to the Client
  • Glossary
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:35:08 GMT Example Report Book for Consulting Arborists, 3rd Edition https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436363 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436363 This publication shows you how to format your written reports by providing you with sample cover letters and Consulting Arborist reports submitted to meet the graduation requirement for ASCA's Consulting Academy as well as real-life reports submitted by Consulting Arborists to their clients.]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:36:06 GMT Guide to a Professional Consulting Practice https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436405 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5436405 Guide to a Professional Consulting Practice
ASCA's newest publication, Guide to a Professional Consulting Practice, provides guidance for setting up a consulting practice, as well as information on the role of Consulting Arborists and how they perform their duties.

Chapters will include:

  • Overview of Arboricultural Consulting
  • Practice Management
  • Duties to Customers, Clients, and Employers
  • Insurance
    • Methodology
  • Adequate Data
  • Verifiable Results
  • Limited or Preliminary Reports
  • Related and Unrelated Business Activities
  • Ethics
  • Ethical Principles
  • Roles
  • ASCA Designations and Duties
  • Resources for Consulting Arborists
]]> Publications Tue, 3 Sep 2019 16:28:09 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 1) Pruning https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631138 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631138 This part of the A300 standards applies to pruning and trimming operations.  Part 1 Pruning addresses:

  • Pruning practices
  • Pruning objectives (includes vista/view enhancement and structural enhancement)
  • Pruning methods (types)
  • Palm pruning
  • Utility pruning 

A300 Pruning standards recognize four basic pruning methods for pruning:

  • Clean: Selective pruning to remove one or more of the following parts: dead, diseased, and/or broken branches.
  • Thin: Selective pruning to reduce density of live branches
  • Raise: Selective pruning to provide vertical clearance.
  • Reduce: Selective pruning to decrease height and/or spread (consideration must be given to the ability of a species to tolerate reduction pruning)
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:02:53 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 10) IPM https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=12888885 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=12888885 Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:05:41 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 2) 2011 Soil Management https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631159 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631159 The A300 Part 2 standard addresses the following items.

  • Soil Management
    • a. Modification section
      • Evaluating site soil condition practices
      • Managing soil organic matter content practices
      • Incorporation of soil amendments
      • Compaction – prevention and mitigation practices
      • Mechanical soil loosening
      • Surface application of organic mulch
  • Soil Management
    • b. Fertilization section
      • Soil reaction (pH) adjustment
      • Fertilization practices
      • Calculations for fertilization area
      • Fertilization applications
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 18:56:25 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 3) Support Systems https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631201 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631201 This part of the A300 standards applies to installation and maintenance of tree support systems, including cabling, bracing, and guying.  Part 3 Supplemental Support Systems addresses: 

  • Tools and equipment 
  • Cabling objectives
  • Types of cabling systems
  • Bracing objectives 
  • Dead-end bracing
  • Through-bracing 
  • Guying established trees
  • Guying newly transplanted trees
  • Tree-to-ground guying 
  • Tree-to-tree guying 
  • Propping trees and branches
  • Hardware sizing and selection tables 

A300 Part 3 Supplemental Support Systems standards provide four basic cabling methods:

  • Direct:Direct cabling consists of a single cable between two tree parts, e.g., two limbs, two stems, or a trunk and a limb.
  • Triangular:Triangular cabling consists of connecting tree parts in combination of threes. This method should be preferred, when maximum support is required.
  • Box: Box cabling consists of connecting four or more tree parts in a closed series. This system should be used only when minimal direct support is needed.
  • Hub and Spoke:Hub and Spoke cabling consists of a center attachment (hub) with spans (spokes) of cable radiating to three or more leaders. Hub and Spoke cabling should only be used when other installation techniques cannot be installed.
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:03:28 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 4) Lightning Protection System https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631243 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631243 This part of the A300 standards applies to installation and maintenance of Lightning Protection Systems in Trees. Part 4 Lightning Protection Systems addresses:

  • Tools and equipment
  • Materials
  • Conductors
  • Connectors and Fasteners
  • Ground terminals
  • Installation practices

 A300 Part 4 Lightning Protection Systems standards recognize three basic ground systems:

  • Single ground rod: A ground termi­nal composed of one ground rod.
  • Multiple ground system: A ground termi­nal composed of two or more ground rods or copper ground plates.
  • Horizontal ground system: A ground termi­nal composed of ground rod(s) or copper ground plate(s) that are not fully driven or installed in the ground due to site conditions.
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:03:57 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 5) Construction Management https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631264 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631264 This part of the A300 standards applies to management, and the writing of management plans, for trees during site planning, development, and construction.  Part 5 Management standards address:

  • Planning phase
  • Tree resource evaluation
  • Design phase
  • Tree conservation
  • Pre-construction phase
  • Construction phase
  • Landscape phase
  • Post construction phase
  • Tree protection practices proir to and during demolition, construction, and landscaping
  • Implementation of tree conservation recommendations
  • Barriers
  • Demolition
  • Disposal of building waste
  • Fill soil (grade change)
  • Excavation/Trenching
  • Utilities
  • Pavement
  • Management report information (Annex)
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:04:20 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 6) Planting & Transplanting https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631306 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631306 This part of the A300 standards applies to planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, palms, and other woody plants operations.

Part 6 Transplanting addresses:

  • Plant and site inspection
  • Timing of transplanting
  • Determining the root ball size (for transplanting)
  • Digging trees and shrubs
  • Transplanting
  • Lifting
  • Moving and Storage
  • Digging the planting hole
  • Planting woody plants
  • Planting container stock
  • Specific palm standatds
  • Post-planting care

A300 transplanting standards recognize four basic transplanting methods:

  • Balled and wrapped:  Plants established in the ground that have been prepared for transplanting by digging so that the soil immediately around the roots remains undisturbed. The ball of earth containing the roots of the plant is then bound up.
  • Bare root (B.R.):  Harvested plants from which the soil or growing medium has been removed.
  • Boxed:  A method for protecting roots that includes digging a trench, constructing and installing a box around the roots, and then using the box to lift, transport, and install the landscape plant.
  • Tree spade:  Equipment used to transplant large trees.
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:04:09 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 7) Integrated Vegetation Management https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631327 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631327 This part of the A300 standards applies to the creation and implementation of integrated vegetation management plans.  Part 7 IVM addresses:

  • Site evaluations
  • Management control method selections
  • Cultural control methods
  • Biological control methods
  • Initial clearing of rights-of-way
  • IVM applications
  • Chemical control applications
  • Selective and non-selective management
  • Wire zone – border zone concept

A300 IVM standards recognizes the wire zone – border zone concept.

]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:04:48 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 8) Root Management https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631348 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631348
Part 8 Root Management Standard is a guide to writing good specifications on work, and addresses the following:

    Trenching near a tree
    Root pruning to mitigate tripping hazards and infrastructure damage
    Managing stem-girdling and stem-circling roots]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:05:01 GMT ANSI A300 (Part 9) Tree Risk Assessment https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631369 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5631369 “State forestry agencies support local programs to inventory public trees in a wide range of settings – from street trees to trails to wooded parks. Managing risk for those public trees is ‘Job 1’ for city tree managers and the new ANSI standard for tree risk assessment helps state and local governments define appropriate methods and work plans for getting this work done.” - Pete Smith, Partnership Coordinator with the Texas Forest Service-Urban Forestry Program

This part of the A300 standards is the first national standard to address risk assessment of trees. Part 9 Tree Risk Assessment  addresses:

  • Tree structure assessment practices, including:
  • Levels of tree risk assessment
  • Target identification
  • Risk analysis and reporting
  • Owner determination
]]> Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:05:21 GMT Arboriculture & The Law https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630949 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630949 Publications Thu, 8 Aug 2019 18:43:41 GMT BMP- Tree Risk Assessment https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630760 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630760 Publications Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:38:09 GMT Documenting Evidence: Practical Guidance for Arborists https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5668392 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5668392 Documenting Evidence: Practical Guidance for Arborists, by Julian A. Dunster, Foreword by Nelda Matheny

If your work requires that you collect information (evidence) and analyze it to form opinions and prepare reports or testify, this book is for you. The framework and principles described will help professionals performing a variety of services including testifying as an expert, diagnosing problems, resolving disputes, completing accident reports, and even assessing trees.

This book is a guide for anyone collecting and documenting information and then using that evidence to help form opinions, make decisions or develop recommendations. Key ideas are clearly illustrated, often in a case study type of format, with illustrative photographs and graphics.

(©2014, softcover, spiralbound, 54 pp.) ]]> Publications Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:26:18 GMT Tree Law Cases in the USA 2nd Ed. https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630886 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5630886 Publications Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:40:36 GMT RCA Baseball Cap https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5932719 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5932719 To purchase this item, you must be a Registered Consulting Arborist® (RCA).

]]> RCA Fri, 7 May 2021 19:58:37 GMT RCA Embosser https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632419 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632419 To purchase this item, you must be a Registered Consulting Arborist® (RCA).

]]> RCA Thu, 27 Apr 2017 20:29:59 GMT RCA Pin https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632335 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632335 To purchase the RCA pin, you must be a Registered Consulting Arborist® (RCA).

]]> RCA Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:10:19 GMT RCA Stamp https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632461 https://www.asca-consultants.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=5632461 To purchase this item, you must be a Registered Consulting Arborist® (RCA).

 

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