regarding how the election is held;
I (and all ISA members) had a mailer sent to me a few days ago with a written up bio of the candidates as well as a mugshot, ballot card and return envelope included.
The info is also available on the website: http://www.isa-arbor.com/announcements.aspx#68
yes, as per my first post here, Harris' book, Arboriculture 4th edition. There are tons of books that will help you prepare for the test. best thing is to prepare well, write it and then rewrite what domains you dont manage to pass the first time. its not that hard if you are reasonably...
I got my ballot and sent it the day before this thread started. sigh. It would actually be nice if we could decide on who to vote for based on some further interaction than reading their bio. I have only met one of the candidates before and since I thought he was a decent guy, thats who I voted...
I read the mailout, reviewed the ballot, voted and sent in my feelings. Best of luck to all those nominated and lets hope those that prevail can do their best to advance arboriculture and our business.
not really possible to tell you as no one has any idea of what you know about tree care.
The ISA study guide is a good reference as well as Harris' book, Arboriculture, 4th edition.
I carry a Zubat day to day, I have an Ibuki and find it heavy and not as qualified as my Zubat, I have a Sugoi and havent really challenged since I am happoy with my Zubat.
RB. great stuff man. truly. be wary and ski safe. I sure dont wanna hear your name in an S&R report. keep on keeping on man, thats some awesome photos you are laying down. :)
I would say Chamaecyparis of some sort Nick
for comparison sake: http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&q=thuja+plicata+cone
and http://www.cfr.washington.edu/Classes.ESC.221/Classes.esc.221.bak/221-1images/chnoleavescones.jpg