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The Spring Lake Shade Tree Committee meets the Third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at Borough Hall.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to plan and maintain shade trees along our streets and within our parks and public spaces in a manner that physically, economically and esthetically benefits the community in the most effective manner possible.
The Spring Lake Shade Tree Committee is comprised of resident volunteers. We believe that healthy trees are an asset to our community and help preserve and protect our quality of life. Working as a team with the Borough Administrator and the Department of Public Works we assist in planning for the planting and care of shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubbery located in public parks or right of ways throughout the Borough.
Shade Tree Committee Members:
THOMAS BURRUS |
GARY CILIBERTO |
LINDA DRASHEFF |
DEIRDRE KING |
MICHAEL LARACY (CHAIRMAN) |
DENNIS LEDDY |
SCOTT MCMURRAY |
CINDY NAPP |
KYLE OTT |
PATRICIA OTT |
GINA SAPNAR |
DESMOND SLATTERY |
ROB SLIFER |
JANICE VENABLES |
SYD WHALLEY (COUNCIL LIASON) |
Recognizing Tree Risk
Why are shade trees important?
* Increase Property Value |
* Keep Temperatures Cooler |
* Improve Air Quality |
* Control Soil Erosion |
* Create a Habitat for Wildlife |
* Beautify Our Town |
* Curb Noise in Local Areas |
* Maintain a Calming Environment |
* Improve Aesthetics |
The Shade Tree Committee along with the NJ Department of Forestry has created a list of recommended trees for SpringLake. The space available in your right of way, surrounding neighborhood, power lines and availability will govern the actual tree chosen for your site. The Department of Public Works will plant a large scale planting in the Spring before Memorial Day - weather permitting. You will be notified beforehand and a member of the Department of Public Works will need to meet with you to discuss where it will be placed. The Department of Public Works will order a utility mark up of your site prior to planting.How much does a tree cost?
How do I request a new tree?
What types of trees are available?
Permitted Trees for planting along the streets in the right of way include:
Honey Locust (Cultivars: Skyline, Halka and Shade Master); Linden (Species: Little Leaf, Silver and American); London Plane (Cultivars: Bloodgood, Yarwood and American Plane); Oak (Species: White and White Swamp); Red Maple (Cultivars: October Glory, Red Sunset and Autumn Flame); Zelkova (Cultivars: Green Vase and Village Green).When will I get my tree?
How do I care for my tree?
What if I have a tree in my right of way that needs to be removed?
Care of Newly Planted Tree:
Watering
Mulching
pdf Tree Request Form (239 KB)