October 2010 – New Jersey Tree Foundation

Say NO to Topped Trees

Lisa Simms Bad Landscaping October 27, 2010topped trees hazards

Dear Mr. Landscaper – Why Did You Bother?

Oh, I see that you didn’t bother…to dig a good hole, remove the burlap and string from the tree, nor properly plant and mulch the tree.

Memorial Garden For Homeowner

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This is a memorial garden NJ Tree Foundation created for a NJ homeowner. Trees and shrubs are properly spaced for mature height and width. All plants are planted at correct depth and mulched in.

Donations Make a Difference!

Lisa Simms Success Stories October 15, 2010

NJTF would like to thank United Water Camden, LLC (UWC) and MAFCO Worldwide Corporation for their consistent support of the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program (UARP) in Camden!

uwc — UWC donates equipment and an operator to offload UARP trees during spring and fall tree plantings in Camden. That's a $5,000-8,000 donation every year!

DSC02965 copy — UWC's operators are skilled, professional, and a pleasure to work with! Special thanks to operators Kenny and Tito.

Guy Dietrich of MAFCO hand-delivers mulch at UARP tree planting events. MAFCO's donation saves NJTF about $2,000 a year, as they donate one bag of mulch for every new tree we plant!

How can others help? You can support the NJ Tree Foundation by volunteering or making a donation! To access the Camden UARP page, please visit: http://www.newjerseytreefoundation.org/Camden.asp.

The Perfect Saturday!

Lisa Simms Success Stories October 9, 2010

Urban Airshed Reforestation Program (UARP)

The NJ Tree Foundation joined forces with nearly 100 Camden residents and volunteers today to bring 50+ trees, shrubs, and perennials to the Whitman Park neighborhood of Camden! Trees were planted along the 1600 block of Louis, the 1200 block of Jackson, and the 1100&1200 blocks of Sheridan Street. Pictured above: trees and shrubs now surround the Jackson St. community garden! This planting was possible thanks to funding from Impact100 Philadelphia.

Thank you to all our hard-working volunteers! Please visit our facebook page to see photos from this tree planting event: http://www.facebook.com/NJTreeFoundation.

120 Trees for Liberty State Park

Lisa Simms Success Stories October 4, 2010

Today is the first day of the tree planting season for our new tree planting crew. The crew is comprised of ex-cons who, over the next eight weeks, will learn how to properly plant, mulch and maintain trees. They will also get training in rain garden planting and general landscaping. Once the season is over, these men will have gained valuable job skills and made a very nice sum of money!