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TREE CARE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
CODE OF ETHICS
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) recognizes that the manner in which members’ conduct business reflects upon the professionalism of the entire tree care industry and the arboriculture profession. Therefore, upon acceptance into membership, TCIA requests that members abide by the Arborist Pledge and the TCIA Code of Ethics in word, action, and within the spirit of integrity, which is at the core of these principles.
Members of the Tree Care Industry Association assume a responsibility to the profession, society and their peers by pledging to uphold and abide by the following:
1. Arborists have the responsibility to provide professional care of
trees for current and
future generations. We pledge to be advocates and practitioners of the
highest
arboricultural standards and practices.
2. Since arboriculture is an ever-changing science, we pledge to educate
ourselves,
our constituents, and our clients in the most current research and practices
available
to the industry.
3. We pledge to conduct ourselves and businesses in an honest and dignified
manner,
reflecting our adherence to the laws that govern us locally, nationally
and
internationally.
4. We agree that the arboriculture profession is extremely high profile
in public
perception. We pledge to look and act professional so as to reflect a
positive image
for the green industry, and promote our profession.
5. We agree that safety, training and education are of the utmost importance
in
maintaining a professional workforce. We pledge to provide for the safety
and
training of employees to ensure a healthy work environment. We will endeavor
to
grow our work force through training and employee development.
6. We pledge to respect the views, ideas and contributions of our peers.
Open and
honest communications, sharing of ideas and experiences has been a cornerstone
of TCIA membership, fostering goodwill between companies. We pledge to
continue this tradition.
7. As members of TCIA, we believe that active participation on committees
and
Boards, and serving in other areas of leadership is extremely important
to
keeping a healthy, diverse association.
Revised January 5, 2004
