Minnesota Tree Inspectors

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: tree care exotic species management shade tree management tree selection insect and disease identification tree health care other timely topics

Certification Classes & Other Certification Events or Workshops:

2013 Registration Now Open

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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 2013?

The University of Minnesota will host NEW Tree Inspector Training workshops on Monday Feb. 25th and, Monday May 13th 2013 in St. Paul for $85.00. This years workshop will be held at T.I.E.S. Education Center (map).

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. Registration 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 on-line but physical (hard copy) will ONLY be mailed to individuals participating in the certification training!

Forest First Detectors Workshops and occasional other events and workshops, offer proctored Minnesota Tree Inspector Exams at many locations throughout the year. Details for these workshops and events are posted on this website as they are confirmed. Study materials are offered by The University of Minnesota and distributed through the filling out of electronic contact or information forms located on the "Contact Us" page of this site.

MN Tree Inspector

Study Manual

MAY 13, 2013 Workshop

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