Society of Municipal Arborists | Membership

Professional – Persons actively engaged in municipal arboriculture or in related fields such as: city forester, city arborist, shade tree commissioner, tree warden, or any persons officially in charge of city street or park tree planting and management, or their assistants.  Also, county, state, or federal employees who are charged with responsibility of assisting municipalities with arboriculture needs.  Non-commercial people in fields related to arboriculture, such as: landscape architects, scientists, and managers of arboretums can apply.  Annual dues are $75.00. Apply for Professional Membership

Corporate – Membership for commercial companies representing products and services of the arboriculture field.  Corporate members are entitled to one voting member, and employees of the company are entitled to discount non-voting memberships at $25 a year.  Annual dues are $140.00. Apply for Corporate Membership

Municipal - This group includes cities and towns with the same privileges as a corporate member with one vote. This category receives one printed copy of City Trees. Annual dues are $140.00, up to five non-voting members may be included at an additional $25 per person. Apply for Municipal Membership

Senior – This subcategory of Professional membership includes retired municipal arborists.  Annual dues are $40.00. Apply for Senior Membership

Student – This subcategory of Professional membership includes full-time students of a college or horticultural school, enrolled in arboriculture.  Annual dues are $40.00. Apply for Student Membership

Affiliate - This group includes non-professional individuals, who are not eligible for membership in another category, such as members of non-profits, state councils, and allied professions who are not currently employed in an urban forestry position. This category has no voting rights but receives an electronic copy of City Trees. Annual dues are $40.00. Apply for Affiliate Membership

Subscription to City Trees – Subscriptions are for libraries and universities only.  A subscription is included free with any Society membership.  An annual subscription to City Trees is $60.00.