American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)

American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) is the industry's premier professional association focusing solely on arboricultural consulting.

Consulting Arborists are authoritative experts on trees. Settle for nothing less than the best when it comes to trees. Consulting Arborists are authoritative experts on trees, consulting property owners, municipalities, attorneys, insurance professionals and others on tree disease, placement, preservation and dispute resolution in addition to providing consulting and expert testimony in the legal,

insurance and environmental arenas. The role of the Consulting Arborist is to bring a comprehensive, objective viewpoint to the diagnosis, appraisal and evaluation of arboricultural issues. A higher degree of knowledge and stewardship. ASCA's more than 600 Consulting Arborists separate themselves from other arborists through their commitment to the continual development of their knowledge and skills as industry leaders. In order to maintain membership status and ensure their professional training keeps them current on arboricultural issues, ASCA members must meet strenuous continuing education requirements every two years. To that end, ASCA delivers the best resources for skills development, career enhancement, idea sharing and training in the profession. Our members are held to the highest standards of professional practice. In addition, we are the only source for achieving the industry's coveted Registered Consulting Arborist® (RCA) designation. Our efforts ensure that when an industry professional or property owner hires an ASCA member or RCA to consult on tree preservation, hazardous trees, appraisal, other tree health issues or to serve as an expert witness, they're getting the most authoritative advice the industry has to offer.

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Here are five key tips for report writing, including taking time to review, be specific and evidence-based, organize feedback clearly, and evaluate the manuscript against a quality checklist.

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One editor's tips on structure, content, and depth to help you produce more powerful and effective peer reviewer reports.

Learn more about Guy Meilleur's experience with Maid Marion, a well-loved white oak in Aiken, South Carolina in the late...
06/17/2026

Learn more about Guy Meilleur's experience with Maid Marion, a well-loved white oak in Aiken, South Carolina in the latest issue of The Arboricultural Consultant! https://ow.ly/5m1S50Zaxbn

Happy Arborist Appreciation Day! 🌳
06/16/2026

Happy Arborist Appreciation Day! 🌳

Tiny forests are gaining popularity across Massachusetts as a creative way to bring more trees into cities and neighborh...
06/15/2026

Tiny forests are gaining popularity across Massachusetts as a creative way to bring more trees into cities and neighborhoods, but experts continue to debate how effective they are compared with other tree-planting strategies.

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Around Massachusetts, communities are planting a wilderness-worth of trees into tiny areas according to the Miyawaki method. Devotees say it turbocharges biodiversity and brings environmental benefits, such as enriching soil, cooling summer heat and soaking up carbon emissions that contribute to cli...

June's   is "Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest" by Joan Maloof. In this collection of natural-history essays, ...
06/12/2026

June's is "Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest" by Joan Maloof. In this collection of natural-history essays, biologist Maloof embarks on a series of lively, fact-filled expeditions into forests of the eastern United States.

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Looking to connect with consulting arborists and tree industry decision-makers?ASCA's Annual Sponsorship Program offers ...
06/11/2026

Looking to connect with consulting arborists and tree industry decision-makers?

ASCA's Annual Sponsorship Program offers year-round opportunities to increase your visibility, showcase your products and services, and build meaningful connections within the arboriculture community.

Choose from Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum sponsorship levels and find the package that's right for your organization.

Ready to grow your reach? Learn more and reserve your sponsorship today at https://ow.ly/jb3q50Zaxix.

There is a lot of excitement about our next webinar and speaker on July 16th! Thank you Dr. Malcolm Guidry for the kind ...
06/11/2026

There is a lot of excitement about our next webinar and speaker on July 16th! Thank you Dr. Malcolm Guidry for the kind words about Jeffrey Ling, RCA #337, and his upcoming webinar. This session introduces Consultancy Management for ASCA members by exploring the realities of operating a “nano-enterprise” consultancy and the risks and rewards of this business model. Don't miss it, register today: https://ow.ly/6R7w50Za9Gs

Eddie Monroe shares how his consulting firm achieved rapid growth through referrals, rigorous talent selection, and oper...
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Eddie Monroe shares how his consulting firm achieved rapid growth through referrals, rigorous talent selection, and operational discipline, proving that sustainable success comes from delivering exceptional value and never taking client relationships for granted.

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Researchers found that poplar trees defend themselves against drought by activating a key transcription factor called Pt...
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Researchers found that poplar trees defend themselves against drought by activating a key transcription factor called PtrbZIP12, which acts like a molecular switch that turns on genes responsible for antioxidant protection and cellular stability.

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Drought is one of the most damaging environmental stresses facing forests, but the genetic switches that help trees withstand water shortage remain only partly understood. A new study identifies PtrbZIP12 as a key regulator of drought resistance in Populus trichocarpa, a model tree species widely us...

Researchers at Florida International University found that strategically placed trees around homes can significantly red...
06/08/2026

Researchers at Florida International University found that strategically placed trees around homes can significantly reduce storm wind forces, cutting pressure on some roof and wall sections by as much as 50% when the trees are directly in the wind's path.

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FIU researchers have found that some of the most common trees in Florida can significantly shield homes from extreme wind, decreasing suction forces applied to critical regions of the roof by as much as 50%. The findings are published in the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics.

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