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ATCP Mission

Building a Stronger, Safer, More Professional Tree Care Industry

The mission of the Association of Tree Care Professionals (ATCP) is to elevate tree care professionals by uniting them under the highest standards of safety, integrity, and excellence.

We are dedicated to upholding ANSI Z133 and industry best practices, promoting transparency and fairness in business, and advancing knowledge through education and mentorship. With a commitment to environmental stewardship and professional accountability, ATCP serves as the ethical and professional voice of arboriculture, ensuring the protection of people, property, and the natural world.

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Why Join ATCP?

Why Join ATCP?

Membership in ATCP means more than a logo on your website. It is a commitment to professionalism and growth.

The Association of Tree Care Professionals (ATCP) was founded to elevate and unite tree care professionals under the highest standards of safety, ethics, and excellence. Membership is not just an affiliation. It is a statement that you are committed to advancing both your career and the credibility of the profession.

Here’s what you get:

  • Resources: Access exclusive tools, templates, and best-practice guides designed to help you work smarter, operate transparently, and grow your business.
  • Support: Gain the backing of industry experts and peers who can help you overcome challenges, navigate complex issues, and find practical solutions.
  • Community & Mentorship: Connect with a trusted network of professionals through ATCP’s member community, events, and forums, where collaboration and mentorship drive growth.
  • Training: Participate in ANSI Z133.1 safety training, ANSI A300 pruning workshops, and continuing education courses designed to keep you at the leading edge of arboriculture.
  • Recognition: As a Charter Member ($550), you stand among the founding professionals shaping the ethical and professional standards that will guide the industry for years to come.
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Directories

Find and Connect with Tree Industry Leaders

Looking for a certified arborist or trusted vendor? ATCP makes it easy to find professionals who
meet the highest standards in tree care.


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Find certified arborists and licensed tree care professionals near you.

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Discover suppliers, equipment providers, and service partners that support tree professionals.

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ATCP Education & Training
Education & Training

Build Skills That Grow Your Tree Care Business

ATCP provides arborists and tree care professionals with the tools to stay sharp, safe, and competitive. Our courses are designed by experts and aligned with ANSI standards to keep your work top-notch.

  • Arborist Courses: Learn pruning best practices, safety protocols, and plant health care from certified instructors.
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ATCP Events & Networking
Events & Networking

Learn from Experts, Collaborate with Peers

From regional meetups to national conferences, ATCP creates spaces for collaboration and growth. Join events that put you in touch with industry leaders, vendors, and peers.

  • Industry Events: Discover upcoming workshops and networking opportunities.
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Stay Informed on What’s Changing
Stay Informed on What’s Changing

Tree Care Industry News & Resources

New regulations, safety standards, and industry updates can affect your business. ATCP brings you timely, credible news so you never miss an important change.

  • Safety alerts and compliance updates
  • Advocacy news on state and national regulations
  • Policy changes and government initiatives impacting arboriculture
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Practical Knowledge
Practical Knowledge

Tree Care Tips & Insights

Our blog is designed to help arborists and tree care companies improve their work, their business, and their industry knowledge.

  • Articles on arboriculture best practices
  • Business insights and marketing tips
  • Professional growth and leadership advice
  • Equipment and technology trends
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FAQs

Our goal for this association is to provide support and advocacy for the tree industry, by the tree industry. In the immediate future we will focus on emergency type work by lobbying for new legislation, vetting and recommending law firms, education, and ensuring our industry has representation and a voice in front of the government, and other opportunities that present themselves.

Members gain access to arborist training courses, industry events, business support resources, networking opportunities, and recognition for professional standards. Membership also provides updates on regulations, safety practices, and innovative tree care methods.

No. The board members are donating their time expertise, and/or resources to the organization to support our industry.

We are looking at open enrollment, but rules to remain. We intentionally decided not to limit people who lacked certain professional characteristics, to instead, work with them to promote and develop. Certain lack of character, illegal, or malicious activities, will be reviewed to determine the severity of the corrective action, including dismissal. We will develop committees that would help establish and integrate ethics.