Enhance the value of membership for professional arborists by making the Ohio Chapter ISA the leading force for certification, education, research, and development for the arboricultural field within the State of Ohio.

Ohio Chapter ISA Mission Statement

Purpose: The purpose of the International Society of Arboriculture's (ISA) Ohio Chapter is to foster a better understanding of plants and their safe care through the education of professional arborists, and the dissemination of information to prospective clients throughout the state. Organized in 1942, the Ohio Chapter is one of 33 regional or state non-profit chapters of ISA. Membership includes commercial, municipal, utility and research arborists, as well as college students pursuing related degrees.

Objective: An enhanced Ohio arboricultural industry defined by the growth in sales and size of member firms, increased federal, state and private dollars allocated to research and education, a sustained, knowledgeable and skilled workforce, and a greater appreciation of trees and plants by the general public.

Strategy: Through its Board of Directors, officers and standing committees, the Ohio Chapter will (1) offer educational seminars for its members and non-members alike. The Chapter will (2) promote networking opportunites among its members through the publication of the Buckeye Arborist newsletter and yearly meetings. (Networking opportunities will be facilitated between public and private organizations that have arboricultural needs and Chapter members which can service those needs.) Through statewide programs, such as public relations and arborist certification, the Chapter will (3) enhance the professional prestige of arboriculture.

The Chapter will work cooperatively with the International to promote the local and global benefits of arboriculture, and assist state colleges and universities with the recruitment, education and placement of students within the arboricultural profession.