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The MN Certified Tree Inspector program was implemented in 1974 in response to Dutch elm disease and oak wilt. Since then, hundreds of communities, municipalities, and private tree care companies have staffed more than 800 certified tree inspectors in Minnesota. It is now administered by the Department of Natural Resources- Division of Forestry .

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Certification classes

2012-2013 NewTree Inspector Trainings.pdf

Certification classes

How to become certified?

In order to become a Certified Tree Inspector you need to pass a certification test that demonstrates proficiency in:

Dutch elm disease management

Oak wilt management

Tree identification

Firewood identification

Emerald ash borer

Rules and Regulations

When are NEW Tree Inspector Training workshops offered in 2012?

The University of Minnesota will host NEW Tree Inspector Training workshops in February and May in St. Paul for $85.00. Dates are Thurs. February 16th & Thurs. May 24th. This is an all day classroom training. Presenters will be posted upon confirmation on this site and a schedule of presenters will be sent to registraints. Some speaker substitutions may be made. All necessary forms are available on this site (above).

Exams will be provided at the end of each training workshop. Once you submit a registration form and your payment, a study packet will be mailed to you that includes information needed for examination. Study packets are available online but physical (hard copy) will ONLY be mailed to individuals participating in the certification training!

Recertification classes

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Recertification Opportunity! (click icon for more info.)

Thurs. February 16th, 2012

Rochester Arborist Workshop,

Rochester, MN.

Click on The R.A.W. icon Below for

complete details, registration and necessary forms. Attendees receive 6 recertification hrs.

5.5 c.e.u.'s are available for certified arborists attending this event.

DNR First Detector Training

Multiple Dates & Locations Statewide

Click on the DNR Forest First Detectors link (at right) for dates and locations throughout the state. Attendance will qualify Certified Tree Inspectors

FULL RECERTIFICATION HOURS. Also, those wishing to become certified may take the MN. Tree Inspector Exam. The materials presented are focused on the passing of the DNR's

"Forest First Detectors Exam" and not exclusive to The MN. Tree Inspector Exam so, you will need to study the Tree Inspector Exam Materials

Seperately. Electronic version of the current study packet is available on the "Certification Classes" page of this site.

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Cert./Recert. Opportunity! (click icon for more info.)

ApplicationforTreeInspectorCertificationRecertification-1.pdf

Electronic option

Electronic Option for Certification and Recertification Deadline Extended! To Dec. 15th!

Have you missed all the pre-approved recertification workshops for the current year?

Can you not attend any of the pre-approved recertification workshops?

Are you interested in viewing online Urban Forestry related presentations?

If you answered yes to any of these questions you have two options- 1. CD or 2. emailed website links. All you have to do is view the materials, take a proctored exam and become RE-certified without the drive and for only $35!

Steps for CD option :

Mail form and check for $35 written out to University of Minnesota to New Tree Inspector Electrons, Attn: Sean Peterson, 1530 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108-6112

Once you receive the CD, view on your own schedule and on a computer with internet connection. NOTE: You have until November 15th to complete the viewing and testing!

When you are ready to take the exam, choose a boss or fellow employee who can act as your exam proctor. Call Rebecca with the name and number to that chosen proctor. She will contact the chosen proctor who will be sent all the materials. You arrange with the proctor a time for you to take the exam. The exam should take no more than 2 hours and is NOT open book, notes, computer, or person. The test needs to be completed at one time. Once the exam is taken and all forms completed, return the exam to Rebecca at the above address who will grade your exam.

If you pass, results will be given to the DNR who will be mailing you a certification card. Click here for the MN DNR Tree Inspector resources.

If you have questions about receiving the card or passing the exam, contact 651-259-5300. If you have questions about this education offering, contact Sean at: 612-626-5693

Steps for Emailed website links option:

Mail form and check for $35 written out to University of Minnesota to New Tree Inspector Electrons, Attn: Rebecca Koetter, 1530 Cleveland Ave N, St. Paul, MN, 55108-6112

With the information you included on the form, an email will be sent to you with the necessary link, view the materials on your own schedule. NOTE: You have until November 15th to complete the viewing and testing!

If you pass, results will be given to the DNR who will be mailing you a certification card. Click here for the MN DNR Tree Inspector resources.

If you have questions about receiving the card or passing the exam, contact 651-259-5300. If you have questions about this education offering, contact Rebecca at 612-624-4261.

Electronic option for Recertification.pdf

Archive of Preapproved workshops

2011 Fall Tree Inspector Workshops

2011FallCommunityForestryWorkshop.pdf

Thursday, September 8th,

Hazard Tree Workshop ,

St. Paul

Thursday, September 8th,

Green Infrastructure for Clean Water ,

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Thursday, September 13th,

Hazard Tree Workshop,

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Thursday, September 22nd,

Hazard Tree Workshop,

Des Moines, IA

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Jobs for Tree Inspectors

Unfortunately there are no postings available at this time.

If anyone has a posting they'd like to make, contact

pete7795_umn.edu_umn.edu to post.

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How to maintain certification with recertification credit hours?

In order to maintain certification status you will need to attend annual recertification workshops and then submit those continuing education hours to the DNR. A total of 6 hours (4 hours at one event) are needed for recertification.

You can either attend one 6 hour session or two sessions that are at least four hours in length. See "recertification classes" for approved classes. Other courses need to be cleared through the University of Minnesota- Department of Forest Resources. For more information on recertification visit MN DNR. Recertification workshops will need to teach the latest information on any of the following: