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The good news is that everyone can help prevent oak wilt!

“Oak wilt is different from other tree diseases where there is little people can do stop them from spreading,” says Julie Stachecki, ISA Certified Arborist and Co-Chair of the Michigan Oak Wilt Coalition’s awareness campaign. “like when Dutch Elm disease and Emerald Ash Borer took their toll on Michigan’s trees. Homeowners could not stop these pests from spreading. Oak Wilt is just as deadly, but with awareness and a few precautions, people can stop this deadly disease of oak trees from spreading through Michigan and beyond.”

ISA Michigan partners with MSU on a new training program this spring. Tree Work 101: Getting Started in Arboriculture is a 10 day introductory short course teaching tree care skills focused on three key areas: ground worker, climbing and aerial lift and rescue.

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Due to the directive from the U.S. White House released this week to extend social distancing measures until 30 April 2020, ISA must extend the period of exam cancellations of all paper-based exams from 20 April to 30 April 2020. Click for more information.

As a small business owner, you may be finding that COVID-19 and its effects present unprecedented issues with contract compliance. In considering a party’s performance under a contract, there may be several clauses built into your agreements that might be invoked to assist your small business. Click for more info.