ISA ARBORIST CHAPTER 14 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027
Urban forestry is the management of naturally occurring and planted tees and associated plants
in urban areas. Arboriculture focuses on the _______; urban forestry focuses on the _______, or
larger populations of trees in urban areas. - Answers tree
forest
List five allied professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with.
- Answers urban planners
civil engineers
public works officials
government agencies
the public
other
True/False - The leaves and branches of trees catch and slow rainwater and can reduce soil
erosion and water waste from runoff. - Answers True
_______ _______ occurs when trees take up carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and "store" it in
the form of wood and other carbon-based tissues. - Answers carbon sequestration
List three economic benefits of trees. - Answers increase residential and business property
values
increase tax base for community
attract visitors, businesses, and new residents
increase rental of apartments and offices and reduce vacancy rates
encourage shoppers to linger
, defer maintenance on materials that are degraded by heat, such as pavements
List three environmental benefits of trees. - Answers improve air quality
sequester carbon, reducing greenhouse effect
conserve energy by protecting surroundings from sun and wind
cool the air through transpiration
reduce stormwater runoff and soil erosion
provide habitat for wildlife
List three social benefits of trees. - Answers reduce stress and mental fatigue
enhance mental health
enhance recuperation rates
reduce psychological precursors to crime
enhance community pride
heal and restore communities
increase recreation opportunities
2026/2027
Urban forestry is the management of naturally occurring and planted tees and associated plants
in urban areas. Arboriculture focuses on the _______; urban forestry focuses on the _______, or
larger populations of trees in urban areas. - Answers tree
forest
List five allied professionals or groups that an urban forester should learn to communicate with.
- Answers urban planners
civil engineers
public works officials
government agencies
the public
other
True/False - The leaves and branches of trees catch and slow rainwater and can reduce soil
erosion and water waste from runoff. - Answers True
_______ _______ occurs when trees take up carbon from CO2 in the atmosphere and "store" it in
the form of wood and other carbon-based tissues. - Answers carbon sequestration
List three economic benefits of trees. - Answers increase residential and business property
values
increase tax base for community
attract visitors, businesses, and new residents
increase rental of apartments and offices and reduce vacancy rates
encourage shoppers to linger
, defer maintenance on materials that are degraded by heat, such as pavements
List three environmental benefits of trees. - Answers improve air quality
sequester carbon, reducing greenhouse effect
conserve energy by protecting surroundings from sun and wind
cool the air through transpiration
reduce stormwater runoff and soil erosion
provide habitat for wildlife
List three social benefits of trees. - Answers reduce stress and mental fatigue
enhance mental health
enhance recuperation rates
reduce psychological precursors to crime
enhance community pride
heal and restore communities
increase recreation opportunities
