Massachusetts arborists Association |
MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW |
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
MAA membership falls into several categories depending on the type of work you do and your company size. Review the categories below and if you have any questions, please reach out.
Commercial Active Membership
This membership level is for companies that perform tree work for profit. The member holder is often the company owner but could be an office manager or other company employee. One person holds the company membership in their name and is the primary point of contact for the company.
- Level 2 (6-10 employees) $640
- Level 3 (11-15 employees) $820
- Level 4 (16-29 employees) $995
- Level 5 (30+ employees) $1195
Membership benefits include discounts for the primary member, listing in the member directory, receipt of the quarterly MAA NEWS, and the opportunity for additional employees to join MAA as affiliate members (see below).
Affiliate Membership $75
This membership is for employees of Commercial Active member companies. Affiliate membership is recommended for MCAs or anyone seeking to earn their MCA designation. Affiliate membership covers MCA certification fees and offers significant discounts on MCA study materials and exam fees.
Associate Membership $495
This category is for suppliers of goods or services to the tree care industry. Equipment dealers, software providers, safety trainers, insurance companies – all are examples of suppliers to the industry. Associate member benefits include opportunities to sponsor MAA events and engage directly with your target audience.
In addition, MAA offers Sponsor-Content emails for Associate members (once per year) and Associate members are invited to submit educational content for the newsletter to raise awareness of your particular product or service.
NEW for 2027: Individual Arborist Membership $135
This category is for any arborist that is not part of the above types of member company. Individual member arborists are person-based memberships.
IAMs - do NOT represent tree care businesses
- cannot advertise their services
- are not listed in the public-facing member directory
- cannot be owners of a tree-care business (or a supply-related business)
IAMs are part of the MAA community, receive all member communications and membership discounts. Examples of Individual Arborist Members are: municipal arborists, utility arborists, or arborists working within landscape firms.
IAM will replace the Individual Active Membership category beginning in 2027.
Other membership categories (these must be approved by the Membership Manager):
MCA Retired Affiliates $75
Retired MCAs may remain members of MAA as affiliates indefinitely.
Out of State Affiliates $80
One is eligible to join MAA as an Out of State affiliate provided that no tree care income is earned in Massachusetts. Numerous MCAs maintain an affiliate membership while living or working all across the country or world. It’s a great way to stay connected and a cost-effective way to maintain your MCA.
If you have any questions about joining MAA, please contact the MAA office.
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Non-member MCAs $95
MAA membership is not required for MCAs. However MAA membership is strongly encouraged. MAA membership provides lower cost access to credit-earning opportunities and fosters a deeper connection to the tree care industry. However, if one opts not to join MAA as a member, their MCA can be maintained by paying an annual non-member fee with recertification.
If you have any questions about joining MAA, please contact the MAA office.