certified arborist question

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re learning the scientific names, it helps a lot to know what they mean--acer means sharp, etc. Learning a few root words in latin and greek can get you going a long way.

The word meanings also give a view of the history of trees, and how their culture affects our culture. Fascinating stuff, even if you're not a word geek.

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Couldnt agree more! Learning the root words make all the difference.

This is anothr reason that I like the VA tech Dedrology site. They have a section called landowner fact sheets. In this section they give the meaning of the genus and species names. As well as other important facts/info.
 
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I bought that book about 5 days ago National Audobon Society .I got this site from some one click on scientific names and has alot of trees http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/wwwmain.html

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Who did you get that site from?
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I remember wanting to take the Arborist exam when the NAA was the big dog, you had to go state side to take a written exam, pass a skills test(climbing) & be able to diagnose and prescribe remedy, the ID section was a large table with twigs, leaves, bark, etc.. under glass with a number beside it you had to write the common name & latin name, scared me!! at that time there were only like 48 CA`s or something, was a very hard test!!!

probably similar to the one in MA. that BB talks about!!


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Im taking my test in march.I just recieved list of Common names for trees and scientific.My question is do i have know all theres names im from new jersey and the list has 94?
2nd question i read the book 2 times last year arborists certification study guide and this is 3 rd time will be soon.I plan to keep reading it untill i take the test so i dont think ill have problem too much with written.Just worried about knowing names for the trees.2ND question have most of you that have your certification did you pass first time?
Can you give me some pointers thanks

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Sure would be a gamble to not know their full names. Not room for guessing, because that section often has few questions. Each miss is a big chunk off your score.

Yes - I passed first time. It was streamlined between experience and college tree courses in Oregon.

And the study guide was still very useful. The guide is a handy book even after the test.
 
When I took the exam, alot of the tree id questions were a mixed batch. If there were twenty to id, ten would be common trees, five would be specimen type plants( alaskan cedars etc) and the balance were plants like Kryptomeria. I remember even seeing Kentucky Coffeetree. MY advice, for what it is worth would be to not get hung on one domain. Get the general test out of the way, do each domain as best you know, then go back and get the test questions that were more difficult--do not re-do the answers you already did. If I am not mistaken you can re-exam individual domains like soils if you don't get a high enough score. Relax and you will do fine. Good luck and good job in making yourself a better arborist!
 
I got all 94 common names and scientific names memorized i just need to mix them up and keep going over them.It wasnt as bad as i thought but was a challenge.Im currently studying ABORCULTURE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE TREES,SHRUBS AND VINES.After reading ISA certified study guide 3 times,and reading ARBORICULTURE BOOK i found i dont need to read every single page i did that in first chapter.I found the book very informative and i take from it what is required for the test.I also have new tree biology which is great book for reference and enjoy it.Im trying to focus on tree id now i still have time till march 3rd but dont want to forget how fast it can come.Thanks to every one again for your advice.From what i read in the certified arborist study guide is similar to ARBORICULTURE BOOK FOR MOST PART.
 
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