Licensed Tree Expert Information
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Currently there are over 1,200 Licensed Tree Experts in Maryland.
This form is for persons wishing to make a complaint against a person or company they believe did not perform the work they proposed; or for someone to make a complaint against a person or company they believe is not properly licensed to perform tree care/removal work. Please print and fill in the form then mail it to the appropriate address at the bottom of form.
Safety Bulletin
Laws, Policies and Regulation
Who must have a license?
All tree care professionals practicing in Maryland must obtain a
license. Without a license, they may not practice or advertise tree care
services in the state. To obtain a license, the applicant must possess
adequate and related college education plus one year of experience under
a LTE or have three years experience under a Licensed Tree Expert
(LTE), then have passed an exam and carry adequate amounts of liability
and property damage insurance. The license is a two year license renewed
in December.
Contact Person: Chip Broadwater
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Forest Service
580 Taylor Avenue
Tawes State Office Building, E-1
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 260-8517& Fax: (410) 260-8595
Email: chip.broadwater@maryland.gov