
Welcome to The GAA
A resource for tree care professionals and the public to protect and care for Georgia’s trees.
Our Mission
To promote safe and proper arboriculture practices in the state of Georgia through networking, training, and public education; and to be a voice for the professional arborists who manage and care for Georgia’s trees.
Explore our database to find information on our members, including arborists, tree service companies, and consultants.
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Upcoming Programs & Events
Stay informed about upcoming GAA and industry-related educational events by checking this space regularly.
Únase a nosotros para una colección de seminarios web este año de expertos en contenido de habla hispana en una variedad de temas actuales.
Join representatives from Clemson University, the City of Aiken, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission to learn more about the oak species found in the Carolina Sandhills Region, their biology and growth habits, and common oak stressors and pests.
Over seven sessions, experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees. Attendees will also learn about eligibility for the exam and taking the exam.
In this presentation spotted lanternfly, Asian longhorned beetle, and other invasive tree insects will be highlighted. Insect appearance, lifecycle, and damage will be covered. The role of arborists as often the detector of invasive pests and the process of how invasive insects are confirmed in EDDMapS when people report a pest will be covered.
