New Jersey Board of Tree Experts

Notices

CEU TRACKING - KEEP YOUR DOCUMENTS!
It's crucial to retain all records of the CEUs you earn, as you will need to submit this documentation with your License Renewal Form.
Please be aware that the Board Office does not track your CEUs, so it is your responsibility to maintain these records!

Forms

Tree Expert & Tree Care Operator Licensing Act

The Tree Expert & Tree Care Operator Licensing Act was passed on January 16, 2010, to protect the public and make the tree care industry safer.

Tree Expert and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act

Due to changes within the industry, including the workforce and machinery utilized, a need was identified to protect companies and consumers from avoidable accidents. The licensing legislation was proposed by industry groups and passed by the New Jersey legislature on January 16, 2010. The legislation is known as the Tree Expert and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act.

The Tree Expert and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act requires businesses performing tree care work to register with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts, and to train their employees in the safe operation of equipment and the maintenance of a safe work area. This law allows the Board to identify and communicate directly to all companies doing tree care work and provide opportunities for worker safety information and materials to be disseminated. The training requirement will ensure that employees have regular safety instruction and bring about the reduction of injuries and fatalities to tree care workers.