About Us

The Maryland Arborist Association was informally established in the mid 1900’s by a group of professionals who appreciated the notion that they could learn from one another as professionals and that, as a group, they had more voice representing the industry before regulatory and legislative bodies. The MAA was formally incorporated in 1964 and has proven its value and worth to its hundreds of members since.

Membership

Membership in the Maryland Arborist Association is open to companies who are engaged in the business of arboriculture, as well as companies that support the endeavors of arborists. The MAA also has membership classifications for students and those companies or organizations that wish to support the mission of the MAA.

Benefits of Membership

Consumers

As a homeowner, one of your chief concerns when hiring an arborist is to make sure the company you select is licensed by the state of Maryland. Licensure, known as a Licensed Tree Expert – LTE – is required in the state of Maryland, for those engaged in the practice of arboriculture. Licensure will not always guarantee quality of work performed, but licensure does oblige one to be insured, to be educated in the practice of arboriculture, and other requirements. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confers the LTE upon individuals who have satisfactorily passed an exam and show evidence of current insurance, etc.