Rutgers Arboriculture & Tree Care Courses
Earn Licensed Tree Expert Credits - LTE & LTCOs

According to the "Tree Expert & Tree Care Operator Licensing Act," every company that performs tree care services must have at least one licensed employee. For initial certification requirements and exam information, visit the NJ Board of Tree Experts licensing page. If you already are a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE) or a Licensed Tree Care Operator (LTCO), you must earn 32 continuing education credits every two years to maintain your status. We are happy to help fulfill your training needs with the following courses.

Upcoming Courses

• Hazardous Tree Identification
  March 11, 2021 ONLINE COURSE
  
  
• The Woody Plants of Summer: Native Plants
  March 17-18, 2021 ONLINE COURSE
  
  
• The Woody Plants of Summer: Plants from Abroad
  March 23-24, 2021 ONLINE COURSE

Recently Held Courses

Please check back for course dates for our 2021-22 landscape season.

• Basic Chainsaw Safety

• Best Management Practices for Tree Care

• Diseases and Pests of Trees

• Large Tree Climbing and Rigging

• Municipal Shade Tree Management

• Tree Planting and Installation

• Tree Pruning

Learn more about tree climbing champion and Rutgers instructor Mark Chisholm in this short article. Photos: Mark Chisholm competing at the 2010 International Tree Climbing Competition, where he took home his 3rd championship. Photos Credits: ISA International Tree Climbing Championship, © The Davey Tree Expert Co.

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