Membership

Become a Member of MSA!

MSA Membership is an investment in your industry and your career. Membership pays itself back through access to exclusive resources and educational opportunities. Your membership covers 365 days from the date you join. If you prefer to mail in your application, you can download our Printable Membership Form PDF.

Member benefits include:

  • MSA’s e-newsletter​
  • MSA’s member publication, ​Arborescence, ​full of local research, happenings, and member spotlights. ​
  • Member pricing for professional development, events, and workshops. 
  • Discounted rates for ISA Certification Exams and Recertification of credentials when combined with ISA membership.
  • Eligibility for MSA scholarships and competitions.
  • Networking opportunities at regional events, courses and workshops.​
  • You membership also helps supports introducing the next generation to trees and the tree care industry, scholarships, and important tree research. 

Instructors​

 
Dr. Gilman was on the faculty 1986-2016 as professor at the University of Florida. He received honorary membership in ASLA in 2016. Ed wrote “Illustrated Guide to Pruning” which is in its third edition. He received the Authors Citation Award in 1999, Educators Award in 2003, Research Award in 2007, and the Award of Merit (ISAs highest award) in 2016 from the International Society of Arboriculture. He has published more than 120 scientific peer reviewed journal articles on roots, planting, and pruning trees during 44 years in academia and industry. Ed has conducted more than 800 presentations to professional groups throughout his career world-wide. He now conducts training, prepares specifications, and consults for companies on arboriculture related issues.

Rob Calley serves as the small production company representative on the PPQ Committee. Rob is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) and Certified Arborist (CA), He is also a Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) and has the ISA TRAQ Assessment (TRAQ) and Florida Chapter ISA PPQ. He was president of the Florida Chapter ISA in 2020 and currently serves as the Chair of the Florida Chapter Marketing Committee. He is the recipient of “The True Professional of Arboriculture Award” in 2019.​

Questions​

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