Tree Care

Resource Hub

Supporting Professional Tree Care Services by Providing Resources for Contracting Agencies and IRA Grantees

Why Hiring Professional Tree Care Services Providers Matters

Safer & Cost-Effective

19% Safer &
33% More Efficient

Professional Tree Care companies are more efficient and safer than companies that do not maintain professional status. This helps projects go smoother. TCIA Accredited companies are required to follow ANSI Z133 Arboricultural Safety Standards, hold weekly safety training, and hire Certified Treecare Safety Professionals.

EXPERTISE

50% More Time
Training

TCIA Accredited companies are required to follow ANSI A300 Tree Care standards and hire ISA Certified Arborists – dedicating more time to train employees, and have access to online Career Development training from TCIA Tree Care Academy Career pathways program and ISA on-line Professional Arborist training.

Resources

Access to the
Resource Hub

From business and contracting resources provided in the Resource Hub, to high-powered career development resources such as Arborist Apprenticeship, the industry makes many of these available to communities, IRA grantees, and workforce development programs, including some free of charge.

About

TCIA + IRA Grants

TCIA created the Tree Resource Hub to provide information and resources to grantees of the urban and community forestry investments under the Inflation Reduction Act about safe and effective tree planting and maintenance. Learn more about the need to use certified arborists and industry-accredited companies when completing IRA projects

Resource Library

Find resources on tree care standards and guidelines to consider when contracting with tree care professionals.

Career Training & Development

Discover a number of training courses and career development programs to improve tree care knowledge and skills and to create careers in the tree care industry.