Mid-Atlantic Chapter

The MAC-ISA is a non-profit professional organization of arborists, urban foresters, and others involved in the caring of trees.  Our membership is made up of people from commercial, utility municipal sectors, educational institutions and other green industry related fields.  Our mission is to promote a culture of safety while fostering education and research that supports the care and benefits of trees.  Our chapter area includes District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.  

News and Events 

On-line registration for the 2010 MAC-ISA Annual Meeting and
Pre-Conference Seminars/Events is Now Open.   

   *Visit the Annual Meeting Page for more info.

 Safety Recall on Weaver Cougar Bridges.  To assist in Anchor Bridge Ropeworks, Inc.’s request for immediate cessation of use of the Anchor Bridge Rope Bridge, please complete this form and return it along with your inoperable rope bridge (or a photograph of your inoperable rope bridge).

Click here for MAC-ISA Board Election Results.

Up By Roots-MAC-ISA Regional Meeting (annual meeting pre-conference workshop) is on Oct. 3, 2010.  Click on the Annual Meeting Promotional Brochure to register by mail or fax or use the button above to register on-line (on-line registration for annual meeting and all pre-conference events).

Technical Tree Cutting and Felling (annual meeting pre-conference workshop) is on Oct. 3, 2010.  Click on the Annual Meeting Promotional Brochure to register by mail or fax or use the button above to register on-line (on-line registration for annual meeting and all pre-conference events).

Nominations for the 2010 MAC-ISA Chapter Awards are being accepted until September 1, 2010.  Click on the Chapter Awards Entry Form to nominate a person or group for the following awards: Award of Merit, Volunteer of the Year Award and Honorary Chapter Membership.

Applications are being accepted for the 2010 Fall Semester Frank Santamour Scholarship until September 30, 2010.  Click here for application information.

Tree Risk Assessment Course and Exam, Nov. 4-5 in Gainesville, Virginia.  View course information and registration form here.

MAC-ISA Arborist Certification Course, Dec. 7-9 in Charlottesville, Virgina.  Check out the course brochure and registration form.

Check out MAC-ISA's legislative blog.