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Arborist

Rhode IslandActive
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Exam
State exam
Education
None
Experience
None
Background check
None

Engages in tree surgery, tree pruning, tree removal, utility line clearance, and the care and maintenance of trees. Additional Pesticide Applicator license from DEM Division of Agriculture is required for use of pesticides.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
No education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
No experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
RI Department of Environmental Management
Division
Division of Forest Environment
Address
235 Promenade St. Suite 394 Providence, RI 02908
Phone
(401) 222-2781
Agency website
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/forestry/
Licence page
https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/forest-environment/urban/arborist-licensing
Last updated
August 10, 2023

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Source and verification

This record is Rhode Island's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Division of Forest Environment — see the issuing body section above.

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