OCAA

ONTARIO COMMERCIAL ARBORISTS ASSOCIATION: Helping You Build a Better Tree Care Company
Membership application... Memberships are limited to proprietorships, firms, partnerships or corporations that are engaged primarily in the profession of commercial arboriculture. Associate memberships are divided into two sub-categories, manufacturer and distributor. The goals of our association are as follows:   
•  To promote and improve standards in commercial arboriculture
•  To exchange ideas and improve the knowledge of commercial arborists through education and networking
•  To promote safety of our workers and the public
•  To promote public understanding of arboriculture
•  To increase public awareness of the role of professional, commercial arborists
•  To influence government legislation for the benefit of the public

BI-MONTHLY NEWS COLUMN (printed in the Ontario Arborist magazine).
Jan/Feb 2012  •  Nov/Dec 2011 •   July/Aug 2011   •   May/June 2011 •   March/April 2011 •   Jan/Feb 2011 

ANNUAL EVENTS & SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
Each year as the busy season winds down, it is time for OCAA members to turn their attention to the growth and expansion of their companies. OCAA seminars guide attendees to success by providing practical information that can be used on a daily basis. Our sessions also provide CEUs for certified arborists and tree workers. Seminars are by advance registration only and often sell out so sign up early to avoid disappointment.   Full session details...    Registration form...

2012 Schedule of Events

•  January 26 & 27: Business Management
•  February 15: OCAA Dinner at ISAO Conference
•  March 1: Arborist Report Writing
•  March 2: Plant Health Care (Pesticides & Reg'ns)
•  March 10: Working With Cranes, Part I (Theory)
•  TBA: Working With Cranes, Part II (Practical)
•  March 23: Skid Steer Certification Training
•  April 13 & 14: First Aid/CPR/WHMIS (Standard)
•  May 2: OCAA Day of Service

Photo courtesy of Ruurd van de Ven. 

OCAA Day of Service
Every spring we offer a full day of free services to an organization in need of tree work (non-profits, places of worship, etc.). Members come out in full force from around the province to donate time, skills and equipment. Click here for details of previous years' events...