Events

New Jersey Society

 of Certified Tree Experts

LTE Preparatory and Educational Sessions

The New Jersey Society of Certified Tree Experts will offer four one-day Preparatory / Educational Sessions open to all individuals who either wish to take the Licensed Tree Expert examination, need CEU’s, pesticide credits, or just want to update themselves to current problems and solutions. The intense four-day course will cover such topics as Tree Identification, Tree Anatomy, Tree Physiology, Insects, Disease Cycles, General Tree Care and a sample examination plus review.

All those who wish to benefit from this unique opportunity must register by March 24, 2017. Send in the registration form below along with a check, money order, or PO made payable to “NJ Society of CTE”, and mail to NJSCTE 101 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. Lunch will be provided for those who register by the above deadline. Late registrants MAY be accepted if space and materials are available, however late registrants will not be guaranteed a lunch. Prep Courses will be held RAIN OR SHINE, so dress appropriately!

Due to limited space at sites, handouts, and scheduling, registrations are on a first come, first served basis. Class size is limited to 50. Don’t get shut out, register now!

Same day registrations will not be accepted, send this in TODAY!

Registration Form

April 1st (Saturday)  Agenda     Geiger Center, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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Topics: Plant Pathology, Insect and Disease ID and Life Cycles and Controls,

Biotic vs Abiotic problems, and Plant Health Care.

May 6th (Saturday) Agenda     Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ

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Topics: Soils, Fertilization, Chemical Compositions, Tree Physiology and Anatomy, Pruning and ANSI A300 and Tree Risk Management.

May 11th (Thursday) Agenda  Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ

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Topics: Tree Identification

June 3rd (Saturday) Agenda    Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ

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Topics: Lab samples, Outdoor sample exam, IPM Practices, Cabling, Bracing, Lightning Protection, Plant Selection, Establishment and Mulching. Question and Answer Panel, Sample written exam and review.

Tree Expert Examination 

LICENSED TREE EXPERT EXAM

JULY 2017

The Licensed Tree Expert Exam will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.  The deadline to file applications is June 14, 2017, 4PM.

Current News

October 19, 2017, 5:30 p.m.

New Jersey Society of Tree Experts Annual Meeting at the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation 92nd Annual Conference! Note the change back to Cherry Hill and the Crowne Plaza venue as well as the Thursday/Friday dates.

New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert and Tree Care Operator Bill...details