The NJAISA is dedicated to:
The New Jersey Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NJISA) was founded in 1974. In 2001, the merger of the Arborists Association of NJ (AANJ) and the NJISA created a more unified industry leader in the field of arboriculture, the New Jersey Arborists, Chapter of the ISA (NJAISA). There are currently over six hundred members in the chapter including commercial, consulting, municipal, and utility arborists, researchers and educators, horticulturists, and individuals interested in the proper and professional care of trees and landscapes.
The NJAISA annually hosts the NJ State Tree Climbing Competition, with the overall winner representing NJ at the International Tree Climbing Competition at the ISA Annual Conference. NJAISA also sponsors annual Arbor Day celebrations, a Golf Outing for the benefit of the TREE Fund, Awards Dinner for member and supporter recognition, and an annual Work Day of service. Quarterly membership meetings are held throughout the state to meet our mission of professional advancement to our membership and promotional opportunities to our corporate and business partners.
The NJAISA is dedicated to:
Professional Growth and Development
to promote the professional image of arboriculture
to position the ISA Certification Program to better provide for the professional growth and development of New Jersey’s arborists
to define a career path in arboriculture as an integral part of an expansion in member, arborist, and student recruiting
STRENGTHEN RESEARCH
to increase the research endowment, grants, and other funding for research.
OUTREACH
to partner with affiliated organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations that impact arboriculture
to promote and expand public awareness, the distribution of educational materials, and the occurrence of socialization activities such as conferences, conventions, and congresses
tailor efforts to target specific groups such as various professional specialists, students, and non-English speaking constituents.
Organizational Development
to work for strong, supportive, and mutually beneficial relationships between the NJAISA office and all of our constituent groups and industry partners
NJAISA members will:
Strive for continuous self-development by increasing their qualifications and technical proficiency by staying abreast of technological and scientific developments affecting the profession
Not misuse or omit material facts in promoting technical information, products or services if the effect would be to mislead or misrepresent
Hold paramount the safety and health of all people and endeavor to protect property and the environment in the performance of professional responsibilities
Subscribe to fair and honest business practices in dealing with clients, suppliers, employees and other professionals
Support the improvement of professional services and products through encouraging research and development
Observe the standards and promote adherence to the ethics embodied in this Code.
2023 BOARD
President: Bert Kuhn
President Elect: Tom Purtell
Vice President: Todd Pearson
Secretary: Chuck Becht
Past President: Jason Bond
Treasurer: Rich Wolowicz
Ex. Director: Joe Greipp
Canopy Editor: Lauren MacInnis
Trustees:
Tom Armstrong
Joshua Best
Neil Hendrickson, Ph.D.
Sean Lynch
Mike Martini
Ryan Moore
Jake Spooner
Mark Ware
Cert. Liaison: Dave Wells
ISA Council Rep: Scott Tapp
Historian: Bob Wells
Presidents’ Council: Hans Hanbicki, Dave Wells, Jason Bond
Steering Committee: Todd Pearson (chair), Bert Kuhn, Scott Tapp, Dave Wells, Hans Hanbicki, Tom Purtell, Jason Bond, Neil Hendrickson
Education Committee: Neil Hendrickson Ph.D., Mark Ware, Bert Kuhn, Jason Bond, Mike Martini, Bob Wells
Communication Committee: Mark Ware, Jason Bond, Sean Lynch, Mike Martini, Joshua Best
Outreach Committee: Joshua Best (chair), Jake Spooner, Dave Wells, Bert Kuhn, Hans Hanbicki, Mike Martini, Bob Wells
Climbing Events Committee: Todd Pearson, Jake Spooner, Bert Kuhn, Hans Hanbicki, Scott Tapp
Workday Committee: Scott Tapp, Todd Pearson, Jake Spooner, Joshua Best
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE 2023 NJ TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION
