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About our Certified WildlifeProtector^SM Program

Please visit our Frequenty Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) page for details.

WTI’s Certified WildlifeProtector^SM Program trains tree care and landscape professionals how to protect nesting birds and other wildlife while complying with state and federal laws. Many biologists and other experts from a wide range of organizations have reviewed the program and provided critical feedback during its development. Among the reviewers were representatives with Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, California Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 
The program is available on this website as a nationwide, online-based training and certification program in all states. It is also available through live presentations - please contact us for details.

 

At the core of the training is practical advice for tree care and landsape professionals on how to protect wildlife while maintaining work efficiency. The program also focuses on pre-work procedures that can prevent wildlife encounters. Being WildlifeProtector^SM Certified will help you communicate a positive, Green image to the public and clients.

 

Training format

Certification training is available via live presentations and online learning modules. Live trainings are approximately half a day in length. Online training is offered here in a multi-media format with text and visual components.   

Benefits

Earn 1 ISA CEU
Our training and certification program includes all training materials and costs associated with providing the training and administering the exam. Annual membership to Wildlife Training Institute is also included in the fee. Upon passing the exam we will email you a high resolution award certificate and logo to print and use on business cards, etc. Your contact information will be included on our website list of Certified Wildlife Protectors so clients can find you. Certifications are valid for one year.

Hard hat stickers, truck decals and client brochures will soon be available for sale. Please contact us for details.

Background

Wildlife Training Institute Director David Lee is a wildlife biologist with a background in environmental inspection and training. Over the past 10 years, David has provided environmental training to hundreds of utility construction and repair workers on powerline, pipeline and fiber optic projects across the U.S.

 

Through this experience, he noticed the need to increase awareness of wildlife protection, particularly in the areas of tree care and landscaping activities. With the help of arborists, David founded Wildlife Training Institute (WTI) in 2009 and introduced the Certified WildlifeProtector^SM Program.  

 

 

 

 

News and Announcements

Wildlife Training Institute article published in Western Arborist magazine

An article written by WTI's David Lee was published in Western Arborist magazine in December. The article summarized federal and state laws protecting nesting birds and listed ways arborists can help protect wildlife while they work.

Click here to view the article