ISA Arborist Exam Practice Questions with
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arboriculture
Practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape
Best Management Practices
Best-available, industry-recognized courses of action, in consideration of the benefits and
limitations, based on scientific research and current knowledge.
Carbon squestration
Capture of carbon from atmosphere into long term storage. -- Capturing atmospheric carbon
dioxide via photosynthesis
Four Benefits of Trees
Environmental, Economic, Aesthetic, Social
Environmental benefits of trees
Improve air quality, carbon sequestration, Energy conservation, decreased storm water
runoff, erosion control, increased wildlife diversity
Economic Benefits of Trees
decreased heating and cooling costs, increased property value, windbreak and shade decrease
maintenance cost
Social Benefits of Trees
Decrease stress, improve psychological wellbeing, decrease certain crimes
Costs of trees
,Planting, maintenance, management
Trees are assets unless...
they are improperly cared for, then they become
liabilities
Urban Forestry
Management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas.
Urban Forester (city forester) is responsible for
Management of greenspaces on public land in communities
Methods that quantify the value of trees
Realestate value, Benefit based, Cost benefit analysis, CTLA method
Realestate value
Compares property of interest with other properties that are similar (both with and without
trees)
cost-benefit analysis
Based on the trees measurements, species, condition and location (ex. I-tree)
Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
(CTLA) Method
Replacement cost and trunk formula method
Replacement Cost
Places value on a tree loss event
, Trunk Formula Method
Based on size then modified further. Used for trees too large to replace
Green Infrastructure
Natural resource upon which the city is built. Includes Greenways, conservation easements,
wilderness, working land
Sustainability
Ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic benefits over time.
Tree Inventory
Record of location, characteristics, and assessment of individual/groups of trees in a defined
area
What are tree inventories used for?
Planning, Budgeting, Emergency Preparedness, Maintenance, Assessment, Communication
Types of tree inventories
Random Sampling, Partial, Complete
Duty of Care
The duty of the municipality to exercise a reasonable amount of care in their dealings with
others. Failure to exercise due care is negligence.
Risk management
Systematic application of management practices to identify, evaluate treat, monitor, and
communicate risk
Risk Management Plan
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arboriculture
Practice and study of the care of trees and other woody plants in the landscape
Best Management Practices
Best-available, industry-recognized courses of action, in consideration of the benefits and
limitations, based on scientific research and current knowledge.
Carbon squestration
Capture of carbon from atmosphere into long term storage. -- Capturing atmospheric carbon
dioxide via photosynthesis
Four Benefits of Trees
Environmental, Economic, Aesthetic, Social
Environmental benefits of trees
Improve air quality, carbon sequestration, Energy conservation, decreased storm water
runoff, erosion control, increased wildlife diversity
Economic Benefits of Trees
decreased heating and cooling costs, increased property value, windbreak and shade decrease
maintenance cost
Social Benefits of Trees
Decrease stress, improve psychological wellbeing, decrease certain crimes
Costs of trees
,Planting, maintenance, management
Trees are assets unless...
they are improperly cared for, then they become
liabilities
Urban Forestry
Management of naturally occurring and planted trees and associated plants in urban areas.
Urban Forester (city forester) is responsible for
Management of greenspaces on public land in communities
Methods that quantify the value of trees
Realestate value, Benefit based, Cost benefit analysis, CTLA method
Realestate value
Compares property of interest with other properties that are similar (both with and without
trees)
cost-benefit analysis
Based on the trees measurements, species, condition and location (ex. I-tree)
Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
(CTLA) Method
Replacement cost and trunk formula method
Replacement Cost
Places value on a tree loss event
, Trunk Formula Method
Based on size then modified further. Used for trees too large to replace
Green Infrastructure
Natural resource upon which the city is built. Includes Greenways, conservation easements,
wilderness, working land
Sustainability
Ability to maintain ecological, social, and economic benefits over time.
Tree Inventory
Record of location, characteristics, and assessment of individual/groups of trees in a defined
area
What are tree inventories used for?
Planning, Budgeting, Emergency Preparedness, Maintenance, Assessment, Communication
Types of tree inventories
Random Sampling, Partial, Complete
Duty of Care
The duty of the municipality to exercise a reasonable amount of care in their dealings with
others. Failure to exercise due care is negligence.
Risk management
Systematic application of management practices to identify, evaluate treat, monitor, and
communicate risk
Risk Management Plan
