2025 MN Tree Inspector Application for Certification or Recertification


Please click this link to fill out the updated 2026 application: https://z.umn.edu/TreeInspectorApplication2026



Complete this form to apply for either new certification or recertification. Please contact MNTreeInspector@umn.edu with any questions.

Tree Inspector Program Tennessen Warning
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the University of Minnesota collect public and private information from all Tree Inspectors. This information is kept in a database to keep a record of all active and inactive participants in the Tree Inspector program. Throughout the year, this information is used to communicate with Tree Inspectors regarding certification status, upcoming events, deadlines, mail new licenses, and contact inspectors regarding updates to new and existing shade tree pests and issues. There is no legal obligation to provide the public and private data (personal email address and phone number) to either the DNR or the University of Minnesota. If you do not provide the public and private data, your certification may be impacted, you may miss all communication and updates sent from the DNR or the University of Minnesota, and you will not be able to receive your Tree Inspector License. The DNR and University of Minnesota Forestry staff will only share this information with those whose work assignments require access to it, are court-ordered to, or as otherwise provided by law.  
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Tree Inspector Number (Recertification only)
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Public List Opt-In
The MN DNR is looking to make information about tree inspectors more accessible to inspectors, employers, and the public. For those inspectors interested in participating, their information will be organized into a list, which will be posted to the DNR Tree Inspector website. This list will include information on tree inspectors' names, license numbers, and certification expiration. If you opt into this public list, your information will be added, and you will be able to keep track of your status and other inspectors' status throughout the year. If you do not opt into this public list, your information will not be added, but you still will be able to access the list to see other inspectors' status throughout the year. This list will be updated at the beginning of every year for Tree Inspectors who have recertified, and it will be updated quarterly to include newly certified Tree Inspectors. Please give your response to the opt-in opportunity below.
Would you like to opt in to have your name, license number, and certification expiration date included on a public list of all active tree inspectors?
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Demographic Survey

Please follow this link to take a Demographic Survey. Completing this short five-question survey significantly supports the DNR's mission to provide equitable service for all Minnesotans. 

https://forms.office.com/g/gc0ufRUL


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