Quality Minnesota (MN) Certified Tree Inspector License Practice Course
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Quality Minnesota (MN) Certified
Tree Inspector License Practice 
Course
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License Description: 
Certified tree inspectors are people trained and certified to conduct 
local shade tree management programs. Minnesota Department of 
Natural Resources (DNR)
Tree inspectors survey community tree populations to identify and 
manage disease and insect problems. They also provide 
recommendations for tree health and care. Tree inspectors monitor for 
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new exotic insect and disease problems such as emerald ash borer, 
Asian longhorned beetle, and sudden oak death.
To be certified as a new tree inspector, applicants must pass an 
examination that measures knowledge in shade tree pest identification
and management. Exams are administered at multiple locations, 
including new Tree Inspector training workshops, the UFore Nursery & 
Lab on U of M St. Paul campus, and through a distance certification 
option. Applicants must pass the examination with a score of 70 
percent or better to become certified. Successfully passing the exam 
will demonstrate applicants are competent in the following 
qualifications:
Be able to identify important native tree species, with or without 
leaves, as well as firewood of oak, elm and ash.
Know and understand the biology of Minnesota's most common shade 
tree pests.
Be familiar with symptoms of oak wilt and Dutch elm disease and be 
able to identify other problems affecting oaks and elms.
Know the proper method of collecting samples for disease diagnosis.
Know the approved control methods for these common tree pests.
Be familiar with recommended tree species used in replanting 
programs, their planting requirements, and the care of these trees 
after planting.
Understand the best planting practices for the common nursery stock 
types.
Training workshops and exams are conducted in cooperation with the 
University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources. The tree 
inspector examination covers shade tree statutes, shade tree pest 
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management,tree identification, firewood identification and other 
aspects of the topics listed above.
For general information about the program and to see current 
certification and recertification opportunities
Certified Tree Inspectors must complete 6 hours of continuing 
education every year by December 31 in order to be recertified and 
receive a certificate for the following calendar year. A number of 
opportunities exist throughout the year to obtain continuing education,
including but not limited to MN Shade Tree Short Course, Tree 
Inspector Recertification Workshops, Rochester Arborist Workshop, 
Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Fall Conference and other 
sponsored events. 
Other education opportunities which are not directly sponsored by the 
University of Minnesota or pre-approved by the Tree Inspector Program
may still qualify for continuing education credits if the event or course 
meets the education criteria below.
Submit agenda to the Tree Inspector Certification Program Coordinator 
at the University of Minnesota for review and approval at least two 
weeks in advance to ensure the event you are attending will qualify for
Tree Inspector recertification credits. Failure to obtain pre-approval of 
an education option does not necessarily preclude the approval of 
continuing education credits.  
 
Sample agendas at a workshop qualifying for recertification can focus 
on any of the following:Â 
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Biology of native or invasive plants, insects or disease pests or 
disorders affecting shade trees
Identification of symptoms characteristic of new insect, plant and 
disease problems affecting shade trees other than those of Dutch elm 
disease and oak wilt
Proper methods of collecting samples for possible new plant, insect or 
disease diagnosis, and where to submit them
Identification of exotic pest threats to Minnesota trees, including but 
not limited to gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, sudden oak death, Asian
longhorned beetle and others as appropriate
Recognizing hazard trees (high, moderate, and low levels of risk 
associated with urban trees)Â 
Minimizing decay, storm damage and maintenance damage to 
landscape trees
Pruning for tree health and restoration pruning after tree damage 
Correcting structural defects in young trees
Best planting practices
Diagnosing tree and shrub diseases, disorders or damage 
Plant health care topics 
Plant species selection 
And others as approved by the University of Minnesota Education 
Coordinator 
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Licensing Agency 
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul , MN 55155-4026
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