Roadside and Right-of-Way Vegetation Management

Earn pesticide credits in the right-of-way category while learning the latest techniques for managing vegetation along highways, byways, and rights-of-way.

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Course Status: Not Currently Scheduled

The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for April 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Roadside and Right-of-Way Vegetation Management
Course Code: AL0405WA22

Date: April 19, 2022
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm EDT (Log-in time: 8:00 am)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount: TBD (Save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

This half-day class focuses exclusively on the challenges of managing vegetation along highways, byways, and rights-of-way.

  • DOT Roadside Applications in Vegetation Management
  • Pesticide Storage and Spills: Minimizing Risk
  • Calibrating a Back-Pack Sprayer
  • Electricity and Trees: The Shocking Need for Vegetation Management

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about soil science and how it affects plant growth. Past participants have included:

  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Gardeners
  • Grounds Maintenance Workers
  • Horticulture Technicians
  • Landscapers
  • Park Maintenance Workers

Meet Your Instructors

Bryan Rose, Forester, Vegetation Management Specialist at Arborchem

Pat Hastings, Rutgers University

Joe Clark, Rutgers University

Rich Wolowicz, Arborist, Richview Consulting

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Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Roadside and Right-of-Way Vegetation Management was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Roadside and Right-of-Way Vegetation Management course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

State of New Jersey map iconNew Jersey

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 4 units in CORE and 6B
*Please check the NJDEP’s updated policy regarding earning pesticide credits from online courses: https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo.htm

NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4 Technical Contact Hours

NJ Licensed Tree Experts (LTE/LTCO): 4 CEUs

NJ Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 4 CEUs

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

PA Pesticide Applicators: 2 credits in Category 5 and 6; 4 credits in Category 10, 18, 23, and 00-Core

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International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): Certified Arborist: 4; Utility Specialist: 4; BCMA – Practice: 4

DE, NY, MD, and MA Pesticide Applicators: If you need pesticide credits in these states, you must register and notify Joe Canzano at least 45 days before the course start date. Call 848-932-7317 or send an email to joe.canzano@rutgers.edu.

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

x icon with circle around itCancellations and Substitutions

A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Roadside and Right-of-Way Vegetation Management, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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