The third edition of the study guide is now in living color! This fully-illustrated third edition of the study guide is a must-have for ISA Certified Arborist candidates, and provides a strong foundation and reference for all tree care professionals. (2010, softcover, 352 pp., 325 full-color illustrations, glossary, index) Each chapter learning objectives key terms text with illustrations and photos workbook section challenge questions sample test questions bibliography of related resources A complete, educational text and study resource designed to help you prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist exam Expanded chapters with latest information New chapter - Urban Forestry - which discusses the management of larger populations of trees in the urban area 325 full-color images Comprehensive glossary of arboricultural terms and a valuable list of additional resources
Read this book twice (pretty much) preparing for my ISA Exam in conjunction with a local class 4 day that took place every Tuesday for a month. The book was given to participants in the class but it can be bought off of ISA’s website.
The book included Bolded words, end of chapter test, illustrations, photos, various charts. glossary and expanded reading suggestions.
Having the book, that class, and my work background / education made me feel pretty prepared for the exam for the most part. I did actual dedicated study (a chapter a day) for 16 days before the test. This was also with listening to the recorded classes that I attended. There’s also an ISA study group that posts questions for members and videos from the Georgia chapter on YouTube.
I would say pay attention to the percentages that each part of the test are made up of and study accordingly.
I took the test today (Sept 1st) and Four to six weeks from now I’ll see if I passed.