The impact of two Florida Chapter ISA grants are highlighted in this article at the University of Florida! Click here to read.

The Florida Chapter ISA opens the enrollment period for our Arboriculture Grant Program each January. The goal of the Florida Chapter ISA Arboriculture Grant Program is to fund research, educational, and promotional materials development relevant to Florida arboriculture and in accordance with the Florida ISA mission statement. Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 annually up to a maximum of $150,000 project total.
Click here for the Grant Pre-Proposal Application Form for the 2024 application period.
Click here for the Grant Pre-Proposal Application Form Instructions for the 2024 application period.

Pre-proposal applications are accepted from January 15 through April 1st each year.

 

GRANT HISTORY

Florida Chapter ISA has proudly supported research and industry projects since 2016. Below is the list of grants awarded since the inception of the Florida ISA Grant Program:

  • 2016: Improving Diagnosis of Ganoderma Species in the South East US (University of Florida: Dr. Jason Smith with Dr. Robert Blanchette and Dr. Andrew Loyd) $90,000 over 3 years, completed in 2019.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
    Researcher’s comments:
  • 2016: Impacts of Root Removal on Tree Stability (University of Massachusetts: Dr. Brian Kane with Dr. Andrew Koeser and Dr. Jason Miesbauer) $90,000 over 3 years, completed in 2019.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
    Researcher’s comments:
  • 2017: Assessing Tree Risk Assessment – Impact of Risk Assessment Method and Time Frame (University of Florida: Dr. Andrew Koeser with Dr. Ryan Klein) $9,000, completed in 2018.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
    Researcher’s comments:
  • 2017: Epidemiology of Texas Phoenix Palm Decline (TPPD) in Florida (University of Florida: Dr. Brian Bahder) $120,000 over 3 years, completed in 2020.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
    Researcher’s comments:

    • With the funding received by the ISA-FL chapter, we have gained valuable data and insights into the epidemiology of lethal bronzing disease.  First and foremost, a year and a half long study was essential in determining that the vector of lethal bronzing was Haplaxius crudus.  This study will soon be published in the September, 2020 issue of Florida Entomologist (https://journals.flvc.org/flaent/article/view/115911) and is open access so is free to anyone with an internet connection! The student, Ms. Lidia Komondy, who was supported fully from this grant for her master’s program has successfully graduated after generating valuable phenology data in nurseries that we are now using to guide our management effort on a new grant funded by the ISA-FL chapter. Click here to read full comments.
  • 2018: Effects of Tree Support Systems on Tree Failure Likelihood (University of Massachusetts: Dr. Brian Kane) $90,000 over 3 years, not yet completed.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2019: Critical Fungi Key (University of Florida: Dr. Jason Smith) $40,000, completed in 2020.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Print-ready files for a guide of common tree fungi of concern to Florida arborists
  • 2019: Survey and Species Delimitation of Decay Fungi Affecting Urban Trees in Florida (University of Florida: Dr. Jason Smith with Dr. Matthew Smith) $99,000 over 3 years, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2019: Developing Management Strategies to Reduce Populations of Haplaxius crudus Leafhopper (University of Florida: Dr. Brian Bahder with Dr. Erica Goss and Dr. Marina Ascunce) $150,000 over 3 years, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2021: Online Florida Tree Selector 
    (University of Florida: Dr. Ryan Klein) $60,000 over 2 years, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2021: Radial Root Expansion Study
    (University of Florida: Dr. Andrew Koeser and Dr. Jason Grabosky) $113,000 over 3 years, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2022: BioChar and Compost
    (Principle: Dr. Ryan Klein) $47,000 over 1 year, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Article suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journal
    2 – Florida Arborist article after project completion
    3 – Trees Florida Conference presentation
  • 2022: Pathogens, Pests and Disorders Key
    (University of Florida: Dr. Jason Smith) $39,000, not yet complete.
    Deliverables:
    1 – Print-ready files on subject matter of concern to Florida arborists