There are many benefits to joining the SIAQ. In addition to being associated with the only professional arboriculture association in Quebec, your membership entitles you to savings on products and services, including training workshops. As a member of the SIAQ, you will be kept up to date on the latest industry news and practices. You will also be able to connect with a network of other arboriculture professionals so you can work and continue learning.
Joining the SIAQ not only benefits you as an individual by advancing your career, but also helps advance the profession by promoting proper tree care. Joining the SIAQ means contributing with the knowledge that you are helping to make the world a better place, one tree at a time!
Benefits include:
- The latest news from the arboriculture world, all in your newsletter, your information resource;
- Access to specialized publications, electronic conferences, symposium proceedings, research papers, popular articles, and technical documents (mostly in French);
- Access to technical publications on arboriculture at reduced cost;
- You contribute to the development of professional standards for tree care and preservation and to the drafting of safety guidelines for tree climbers and arborists worldwide;
- You are informed of activities related to trees, with a particular focus on ornamental trees and urban forests;
- You enjoy privileged and affordable access to certain conferences, workshops, and training sessions;
- You have the opportunity to meet and discuss with other professionals who share a common passion.
- You have access to several resources, such as a list of commercial members and informational brochures on arboriculture.
- You help make possible the annual Quebec Tree Climbing Championship, a competition that recognizes excellence among tree practitioners.
- You have the opportunity to improve your knowledge, skills, and professionalism.
- You have access to several discount plans and benefits through the “Être membre, ça vous rapporte” program offered by Québec Vert.
- You have access to the SIAQ member directory, an indispensable resource for networking in arboriculture.
- If you are a member of ISA, you receive discounts on the ISA Certified Arborist program exams. ISA-certified arborists have the opportunity to recognize their professional achievement by using the Certified Arborist logo.
- If you are an ISA member, you have access to specialized publications, including Arborist News and Arboriculture & Urban Forestry magazines.
Individual Memberships
Please note that individual members are not permitted to use the SIAQ logo or name for advertising purposes. If you are a company, you must choose commercial membership.
(55.00$ + G.S.T. and P.S.T.)…63.24$
An individual who is enrolled full-time in an educational institution in a field related to arboriculture. (Proof of student status required)
(270.00$ + G.S.T. and P.S.T.)…310.43$
Reserved exclusively for municipal employees. Membership includes full membership privileges for one person and access to training activities at member rates for employees of the same borough.
Institutional Membership
(275.00$ + G.S.T. and P.S.T.)…316.18$
Library or documentation center that wishes to receive publications from the SIAQ and I.S.A. Library members receive the ISA magazines Arborist News and Arboriculture and Urban Forestry.
(820.00$ + G.S.T. and P.S.T.)…942.80$
Reserved exclusively for educational institutions. Full individual membership for up to 10 people, including one (1) ISA Associate membership for a representative of the institution. Online membership is possible, but you must complete the appendix and send it by mail or email.
Become an Institutional Member
Commercial Membership
(715.00 $ + G.S.T. and P.S.T.)...$822.07$
Company involved in arboriculture. Commercial membership includes four individual memberships*. Commercial members have the privilege of using the SIAQ logo or name for advertising purposes, and their company is listed in the commercial member directory for the general public.
*Only the member representing the company has voting rights at the general meeting.
ISA Membership (In addition to the SIAQ membership)
n addition to your SIAQ membership, you can add membership to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). You must add this to your shopping cart. ISA membership is not included in the SIAQ membership fee. The following fees apply:
- ISA Associate Member 105$ (includes digital magazines only)
- ISA Professional Member 205$
- ISA Professionnel Plus+ 280 $ (includes all print magazines)
With a Professional membership, you will receive one magazine title by mail and one in digital format. To receive all magazines in print by mail, you must select ISA Professional Plus+ membership.
NOTE : Due to the weak Canadian dollar and potential fluctuations, these prices are subject to change without notice.