credential after republication. Those who have the
credential will continue to have two methods of recer-
tification. The first method is to retake and pass
the ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional exam.
The second option is to accumulate at least 30 con-
tinuing education units (CEUs) over the three-year
certification period (CEUs must be related to the 4
new tested domains and examination outline for
the program) and pay the recertification fee.
With all the important information pro-
vided to you in this article, let's sum it up:
• A profession is guided by a body of knowledge.
Credentialing proves that you have this knowledge.
UCFS worked alongside ISA to define the body of
knowledge for urban and community forestry.
• ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist is now
called ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional.
• ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional has revised
areas of knowledge for what you will be tested on.
• The ISA Certified Arborist credential will no
longer be a prerequisite to become a candidate
for ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional.
• UCFS and ISA will work in lockstep on the ISA
Certified Urban Forest Professional credential,
supporting existing credential holders, assisting
candidates for the program, and promoting
the credential outside of our profession.
Our profession is growing in new and exciting
ways! Know that UCFS stands with you, the front-
line professionals who ensure important tree care
happens, urban forests grow, and our commu-
nities thrive. We will support you along the way
including building your confidence and competence
to do your job well. Thank you for all you do!
Call our arborists for a complimentary consultation.
(800) 341-8733
Your experts in urban
forest planning.
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