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• 2025 Electrical Hazards Awareness Training with John Ball

  • Start
    Friday, January 17, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    ZOOM Webinar

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  ONGOING PRESENTATION FOR 2025
  Electrical Hazard Awareness education in three 1-hour sessions. 

  All arborists must be trained to recognize and avoid electrical hazards. This on-demand webinar covers a wide range of safety-related topics essential for arborists working near energized overhead power lines, presented by the tree care industry’s leading safety expert – Dr. John Ball.

  Critical topics addressed in this webinar include:

  How electricity works

  Basic terminology

  Current standards & regulations

  Electrical hardware identification

  Hazard assessment

  Estimating nominal voltage 

  Line clearance pruning practices to reduce exposure

  Recent incidents involving tree workers & electrical conductors

  Emergency response to electrical contact incidents involving workers who are aloft

  Completion of the course satisfies one major OSHA requirement for arborists working 10 feet or closer to energized conductors.  Additional employer-verified proof of aerial rescue training and CPR/First Aid are required to fully meet OSHA’s electrical hazards awareness certification standards.

  MAA will issue a Certificate of Attendance to participants who watch the full 3-hour course and complete the follow up quiz.  Your certificate of attendance will come from the MAA office.

  CEUS:  MCA Safety Credit (2)

  GROUP VIEWING & ADMINISTRATION:  If you would like to complete the series with your team, please contact MAA for further instructions.  Discounted rates are available. Please contact the MAA for a special rate for large groups of 10 or more.

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  John Ball, Ph.D.

  John Ball is currently a Professor of Forestry at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD and serves as a campus arborist for the University and as the Forest Health Specialist for the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. He received the Malo Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 for his dedication to student learning. One of his primary research interests is tree worker safety. Dr. Ball obtained his Ph.D. and M.S. in Forestry from Michigan State University and a B.S. in Forestry from Michigan Technological University.  Dr.  Ball is also on the Safety Committee for the Tree Care Industry Association. 

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• MAA News - 2025

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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  MAA NEWS is the official publication of the Massachusetts Arborists Association. MAA NEWS is published quarterly and is distributed to members of MAA. Editorial content includes timely information and research that benefits all members of the arboriculture industry. Advertising in the MAA NEWS ensures exposure to the top decision makers in our professional network of members. AD RATES ARE ANNUAL AND INCLUDE 4 ISSUES* Acceptable file formats:  EPS: Images embedded & fonts converted to outline TIF: 300 dpi JPG: Max quality, 300 dpi PDF: Press optimized high resolution images with fonts embedded

  
  

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• MCA Exam - April 2025

  • Start
    Thursday, April 03, 2025
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • End
    Friday, April 04, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    67 West Street, Medfield MA 02052
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    11

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  MCA Exam April 2025

  This exam will be held in two separate sessions.  Candidates should choose ONE exam time at the sign up form in their confirmation email.

  Thursday April 3: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  
  Friday April 4:  8:30 AM - noon

  The last day to cancel an exam registration and receive a refund will be Thursday March 20.  
  

  Cancellations received after March 20 are not guaranteed a refund. 

  REQUIREMENTS:
  

  • Candidates should be able to demonstrate at least 2 years of field experience OR have earned a degree in arboriculture, horticulture or related area of study. 
  • Candidates should be employed, or intending to be employed, in arboriculture or an industry-related profession.
  • Candidates must be 18 years of age.

  REQUIRED MATERIALS:
  

  • MCA Online Study Guide (version 3.0).
  • Best Management Practice Manuals) (from which 50% of the exam is derived) - these are sold by TCIA or ISA.

  
  

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• VOLUNTEER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Assessing the Risk of Tree Failure

  • When
    Saturday, April 05, 2025
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Millborn Farm, Sherborn / Millis
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    5

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  RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

  Although progress has been made to be more objective, assessing the likelihood of tree failure remains a subjective process. To help understand the factors that might play a role, Dr. Brian Kane at the Stockbridge School would like to invite MAA members to participate in a study on tree risk assessment.

  The study will involve a day of assessing trees for likelihood of failure.  In addition, a questionnaire will be collected regarding demographic information, your experience, any credentials you hold, and your personal risk tolerance. 

  The study will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

  A minimum of FOUR HOURS is required of each participant.

  MCA Education credit & ISA credit available

  Additional details will be circulated as the date gets closer!

  
  

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• April 2025 MAA Meeting & VISTA Award

  • When
    Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    The German Club, Route 109, Walpole MA
  • Spaces left
    156

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  2025 VISTA Award & Educational Presentation

  Tree Preservation Using Injection: Techniques & Technology
  

  Tree preservation requires a range of strategies, each with its own approach. When used correctly, tree injection can be a powerful strategic tool. While the practice of moving chemicals into trees via injection ports isn’t new, it has come a long way since its initial utilization in arboriculture. 
  

  Not every tree is a suitable candidate for injection, but mastering this skill is essential for professionals in the field. We will look at the history of tree injections exploring the more modern equipment used today as well as some of the chemicals that are appropriate to inject. We will also talk about when injections are appropriate and how to best achieve optimal results. 

  Dive into the science and strategy behind tree injections, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions in tree health management. 

  OUR SPEAKER

  
  

  Phil Perron, MCA has been involved in the green industry for the past 25 years. After receiving a degree in forestry resource management from the University of Vermont in 2000, he began his career at Hartney Greymont in Needham, MA. In 2002 he became an MCA. In 2014 he joined Barrett Tree East where he is currently the Director of Plant Health Care. 

  MCA, ISA and MDAR credit approved. 

  THANK YOU TO HARRELL'S LLC FOR SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT!

  
  

  

  VISTA Award Recipient, Mike Furgal

  
  

  The VISTA award is the most important honor the association can bestow upon one of its members.  It was conceived to recognize truly outstanding tree care professionals whose acts and deeds serve as a guide and challenge for all members of the industry. The award’s title is an acronym for Vision, Integrity, Service, Talent, and Action – the leadership qualities inherent in all award recipients. 
  

  This year’s VISTA Award will go to Michael Furgal, MCA owner of Furgal’s Tree and Landscape in Northboro, MA 

  We hope you can join us in celebrating Mike and his many achievements, as well as his valuable contributions to our industry. 

  DOORS OPEN AT 4:00

  5:00 PM  Educational Presentation and Award 
  6:00 PM  Networking and Dinner

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• 2025 Arbor Day of Service Group Celebration: VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

  • When
    Friday, April 25, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Millborn Farm, Sherborn / Millis line
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  STAY TUNED!  WE WILL HAVE LOTS MORE DETAILS TO COME!

  The MAA has selected the newest Trustees of Reservations property, Millborn Farm in on the Sherborn/Millis line as the site for our biennial group celebration. The Trustees took over stewardship of this 125-acre property that is filled with mature trees in need of care. Large tree crew or single arborist, everyone is welcome to lend a hand at Millborn Farm on April 25.

  Plans for the day include a morning of tree work, as well as a midday cookout, ceremonial tree planting, and other festivities to recognize our member volunteers.

  With hundreds of mature trees in need of care, and a significant number of hazard tree removals, there is plenty of work for everyone at Millborn Farm.

  Equipment and volunteers needed
  Bucket trucks, chip trucks, tracked lifts, skid steers, log loader, PHC rigs, climbers, planting crews, and hand pruners.

  Questions?

  If we can answer questions or provide additional information, please contact the MAA office at info@MassArbor.org or (508) 653-3320.

  Sign up today and we’ll follow up with details!

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• 2025 Arbor Day of Service SPONSORS

  • When
    Friday, April 25, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    statewide

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  SHOW YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

  Your sponsorship support of $500 helps support all aspects of MAA programming and shows your strong support of the industry and commitment to giving back.

  Sponsors will be recognized in all aspects of marketing and promotion for the event - on our signage, social media posts and web pages.   

  THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

  

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