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WHAT is an LTE or LTCO?
And WHY do you need to know?
Find out at the NJNLA Landscape/Greenhouse Conference!
From the NJ Register:
AN ACT concerning the licensure of tree experts and tree care operators and the registration of certain employers, supplementing Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, and repealing P.L.1940, c.100 and sections 7 and 8 of P.L.1996, c.20.
BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
C.45:15C-11 Short title.
1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tree Experts and Tree Care
Operators Licensing Act." .....
What does this ACT contain?
- The Act repeals the "Tree Expert Act" (1940) and provides a new licensing scheme for tree care providers. It establishes the titles "Licensed Tree Expert" and "Licensed Tree Care Operator."
- The Act re-establishes a "Board of Tree Experts" in the DEP with increased membership from 3 to 9 members.
- The Act establishes minimum qualifications to take the examinations and identifies specific tree services that each title can perform.
- The Act requires that at least 1 person in each company hiring itself out to perform tree care services be licensed.
- The Act requires minimum continuing education units be earned prior to re-issuance of the license.
- The Act requires businesses provide instruction and training on safe use of equipment and safe working procedures at the work site and document this training to the board.
- The Act requires tree care businesses to carry minimum levels of liability insurance and to provide proof they are adhering to workers compensation insurance rules.
Find out more at the NJNLA Landscape/Greenhouse Conference!
Landscape Track
- Licensed Tree Expert & Licensed Tree Care Operator Rules: What You Need to Know
- "Green Lawns & Blue Waters" by Tech Terra
- Invasive Pests in New Jersey & the Tri-State Area
- Issues on the Landscape - Diseases and Solutions
- Landscape Lighting & Irrigation - Discussion & Demo
- Outdoor Audio and Drones - Discussion & Outdoor Demo
Presenters: Steve Chisholm & Mike D'Errico - NJ Board of Tree Experts, Barry Draycott - Tech Terra Environmental, John Patten - PBI, David DeFrange - Copper Creek Landscaping, Rich Buckley - Rutgers,
Tony Italia - FX Luminaire, Bill Wise- Hunter, Jordan Hobart - Sonarray & Ryan Schenk - Right Coast Visual
The Landscape/Greenhouse Conference has requested credits for Licensed NJ Pesticide Applicators, PA Pesticide Applicators, Certified Fertilizer Applicators, APLD, ISA CEU's, LTE & LTCO Continuing Ed Credits and Certified Nursery and Landscape Professionals
Credits Received to Date:
CNLP Credits: 2 Professional, 3 Environment and 1 Design
Fertilizer Credits: 1 Unit
ISA: Certified Arborist -2, BCMA - Practice - 1, BCMA - Management - 1
The content you want, the credits you need!
To register, or to view the complete agenda, click HERE
Questions? Call 609-291-7070
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The NJNLA Landscape/Greenhouse Conference
Wednesday, November 8th
Rutgers EcoComplex, Bordentown, New Jersey
Register Now!
Members: $85 | Non-Members*: $125
~Breakfast and lunch included with registration~
This annual conference brings together a variety of speakers from industry and academia, as well as a selection of topics that are directly applicable to Landscape Contractors and Greenhouse Growers.
*Not a member? Join now & enjoy member discounts immediately!
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- Supplemental Greenhouse Lighting
- New Plant Arrivals for 2018
- Using Beneficial Insects
- Good Spraying Practices: Indoor and Outdoor
- Key Insect/Diseases/Pests with Greenhouse Crops
- Tour of the Rutgers EcoComplex greenhouse complex led by Assistant Director for Bioenergy Technology and Controlled Environment Ag, Dave Specca
Presenters:
A.J. Both - Rutgers, Rob Swanekamp - KubePack, Larry Silverman - Silverleaf Greenhouses,
John Patten - PBI , Steve Retke - Rutgers, & David Specca - Rutgers EcoComplex
Plus vendors, industry networking, and breakfast and lunch included with your registration! Don't miss this great annual event!
The Landscape/Greenhouse Conference has requested credits for Licensed NJ Pesticide Applicators, PA Pesticide Applicators, Certified Fertilizer Applicators, APLD, ISA CEU's, LTE & LTCO Continuing Ed Credits and Certified Nursery and Landscape Professionals
Credits Received to Date:
CNLP Credits: 2 Plants, 3 Environment and 1 Professional
The content you want, the credits you need!
To register, or to view the complete agenda,
Questions? Call 609-291-7070
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A special thank you to our Sponsors & Vendors:
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Contact 609-291-7070
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Not a member of NJNLA? Join today!
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The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association exists today for the same reason it was formed over 100 years ago, because leaders in the industry knew that as an industry we can do more together than we can alone. All members receive the benefit of the association's work to promote, educate, communicate, and advocate for the advancement of the industry. Join our association so you too can be a part of all that we are doing to make New Jersey a better place for the nursery, landscape, greenhouse, and garden center businesses to grow!
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HERE and thank you.
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