Membership

GAA members are arborists, business owners, tree care workers, consultants, extension agents, equipment suppliers, vendors, and tree enthusiasts.

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Membership Benefits

Why Join GAA ?

  • To network with colleagues.

  • To increase public awareness of tree care and conservation issues.

  • To earn CEUs required to maintain ISA Certification. GAA offers 6-10 training sessions a year with ISA CEUs available.

  • To participate in field days and learning activities. GAA offers at least two day-long training sessions each year (also with ISA CEUs available) that emphasize current methods, equipment, and safety.

  • To market you and your company on our website. Individual members are listed in our Membership Directory. Corporate Members, Vendors and Suppliers are listed with their logo and a link to their website.

  • To receive information and updates about upcoming training events and activities of the GAA and other organizations throughout the industry.

Explore our database to find information on our members, including arborists, tree service companies, and consultants.


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What Does Membership Pay for?

Individual Membership ($68)

  • Open to arborists, tree care workers, consultants, tree enthusiasts and general public

  • Optional listing on the GAA “Hire An Arborist”/Membership Directory Page. Logo and website links not included at this level

  • Participate in all activities at Member rates 

  • Bring one (1) guest at membership rates to special events and workshops

  • Free participation to bimonthly training events

Premier Membership  ($2,300)

  • Top sponsorship billing on GAA website including link to sponsor’s website.

  • Premier Member Logo for Member's Website.

  • Unlimited number of employees receive membership rates to special events and workshops

  • Unlimited number employees receive bimonthly training free.

  • Top listing on our Website Membership Directory for the public

  • Promotion as a sponsor of the GAA on workshop and training agenda handed out to attendees at workshops. 

  • Promotion of your company sent out to membership in a GAA email update.

  • Silver Level sponsorship of the next TCC.

Notable Achievement Memberships

  • Awarded to those individuals who have made Notable Achievements in our Association. 

  • Awarded a free lifetime membership in the GAA

  • This member level has the same benefits as an Individual Membership

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Business and Vendor sponsorship of the GAA is always welcome! Read more about our business supporter program. Details

Corporate or Government Membership ($175)

  • Open to companies or government officials who want to give greater financial support to the Association and its activities

  • This member level includes all benefits of Individual Membership

  • Logo and website link included in Directory

  • Up to (3) employees receive membership rates to special events and workshops

  • Up to (3) employees receive bimonthly training for free

Association Membership  ($1,150)

  • Top sponsorship billing just below premier on GAA website including link to sponsor’s website.

  • Up to (10) employees receive membership rates to special events and workshops

  • Up to (10) employees receive bimonthly training free.

  • Top listing on our Website Membership Directory, just below premier, for the public

  • Promotion of your company sent out to membership in a GAA email update.

  • Bronze Level sponsorship of the next TCC

Sustaining Membership ($575)

  • A company, individual or foundation that wants to give greater financial support to the association and its activities

  • This member level includes all benefits of Individual Membership

  • Logo and website link in Directory

  • Up to (10) employees receive membership rates to special events and workshops

  • Up to (10) employees receive bimonthly training free.

  • Additional employees may be listed for $40 per person.

Student/ Senior Membership  ($25)

  • Open to students enrolled in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or other related programs.  Student members are required to provide proof of status by means of current student ID card or an advisor’s signature. 

  • Open to all seniors 65 years or over.

  • This member level has the same benefits as an Individual Membership, except students are not included in the member directory.