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Forestry Licenses
All persons desiring to do forestry work within the City of Fremont must be licensed. There are three types of forestry licenses for the City of Fremont:
  • 1st Class Arborist
  • 2nd Class Arborist
  • 2nd Class Arborist Spray Only

The licensing period for all arborists is from January 1st to December 31 of each year. The following is the requirements to obtain a license within the City of Fremont:
  • You must be 18 years old.
  • Liability insurance with the City of Fremont named as additional insured.

Additional Requirements
Applicant must provide liability coverage for accidents arising out of work as a tree expert of at least One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the injury or death of any one person, Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) for the injury or death of any number of persons in any one accident, and with a coverage of at least Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for property damage in any one accident for holders of first class licenses. The City will accept liability certificate with amounts above the required.

Application before the Board of Forestry for examination (requires an initial fee of $20.00 for first or second class with a $35.00 fee yearly to renew) or proof of license with cities of the first class or larger in the state only or proof of a certified arborist with the Nebraska Arborists Association (requires a fee of $20.00 for initial application and $35.00 yearly thereafter).

Citizen Attestation Form
It is not necessary to complete this form if a valid form is on file with the City.