Powers and duties:
- The regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees, and shrubbery now located or which may hereafter be planted in any public highway, park or parkway, including the planting, trimming and spraying, care and protection thereof.
- The regulation and control of the use of the ground surrounding the same so far as may be necessary for the proper growth, care and protection thereof.
- Moving or requiring the removal of any tree or part thereof dangerous to public safety.
- Measures and programs for the beautification of the township.
Services provided by the Shade Tree Committee:
- Issuance of permits for tree removal.
- Site planning for the identification of street tree locations in new developments.
- Replacement and removal of dead street trees (if planted by the township within the previous three years).
- Review and recommendations for new site plans regarding tree preservation and landscaping.
- Assisting residents in identification of diseased trees and recommendations for the cure if any.
- Instructing resident’s in the care and maintenance of newly planted trees and shrubs.
