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Caught in a Web-How to Identify and Manage Webworm & Eastern Tent Caterpillar

Meredith Brown Education, Tree Care, Tree Pests June 12, 2020June 13, 2020

Ever notice tiny web tents throughout your street trees in the late spring and summer? Those are called webworm, and they are a common problem for street trees in New Jersey. There are two types of webworm: a spring variety, which is called eastern tent caterpillar, and fall webworm. These worms can defoliate your trees and look very unsightly. For the most part, webworm will not kill your tree outright, but it will eat up a good portion of the tree’s leaves. In extreme cases or on very young trees affected by webworm, the tree can die, so proper diligence and removal will help to reduce the burden of webworm on your street trees.

Trail Use in an Essential Need this Spring

Meredith Brown Benefits of Trees, Just for Fun June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

During this unprecedented time, having a safe and reliable way to get out and about is more important than ever before. Walking has been proven to not only be a great way to exercise, but helps to clear the mind, manage emotions, and stay energized. Having a safe, reliable network of trails in a neighborhood can make a difference for the mental and physical well being of city residents. Luckily, in South Jersey and Philadelphia, the Circuit Trail network provides this need to the greater community.

Getting Burned: Everything you need to know about Bacterial Leaf Scorch

Meredith Brown Education, Tree Care May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

When assessing the health of our street trees, keeping an eye out for signs of trouble is key. One of the more common diseases that affect larger growing tree species is bacterial leaf scorch. Bacterial leaf scorch will eventually affect leaf growth, and can possibly be fatal. There is no cure for the disease, but being on the lookout for noticeable changes in your trees, especially oaks, and calling in experts to test for the disease, can keep your trees happy and healthy in the long term.

Pruning 101: How to Prune your Street Trees

Meredith Brown Good Landscaping, Tree Care May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Pruning is essential when we think about overall tree care and maintenance. Pruning removes branches that are less than desirable, such as those that are broken, damaged, diseased, or dead. By removing structurally unsound branches early on, we reduce the risks of tree problems or branch failure as the tree matures. With a little bit of skill and knowledge of how to properly prune, you can safely and effectively prune your street tree.

Trees & Air Pollution

Meredith Brown Benefits of Trees, Education May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

When we talk about the benefits of trees, we often discuss the importance of how trees absorb and filter excess stormwater runoff. However, trees are equally critical when thinking about how they combat climate change and air pollution. Trees are an essential tool for filtering air pollutants, reducing industrial odors, and cooling down overheated city streets.

Why Remove Concrete?

Meredith Brown Benefits of Trees, Success Stories, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, Urban Tolerant Trees April 8, 2020April 20, 2020

When the NJ Tree Foundation plans for a tree planting event, concrete removal is a critical part of the project. Along portions of the Circuit Trail in Camden, areas with large sidewalks are prioritized as prime locations for street trees. Opening up the sidewalk to make space for a tree improves the health of the local watershed and the greater community.

NJTF and Partners Plant Trees in the Cramer Hill Nature Preserve!

Meredith Brown Just for Fun, Uncategorized, Volunteers November 1, 2019April 20, 2020

This fall, the NJ Tree Foundation had the opportunity to partner with the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority and the South Jersey Land & Water Trust to plant trees at the Cramer Hill Nature Preserve. The Cramer Hill Nature Preserve, which officially opened in May of this year, is a 35 acre forest in Camden City. This park was once the site of illegal dumping and a sewage treatment plant, but has since been remediated. The Cramer Hill Nature preserve also hosts a portion of the Circuit Trail, an 800-mile network of trails that spans from Philadelphia and into Camden. The Circuit Trail runs along Farragut Ave and works its way through the adjacent neighborhood.

NJ Tree Foundation plants its 7,000th Tree in Camden!

Meredith Brown Just for Fun, Success Stories, Uncategorized August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

The NJ Tree Foundation worked hard this spring to plant trees in Camden, Newark, and North Jersey. On April 13th, 2019, we celebrated a large milestone for Camden. Together with volunteers, the NJ Tree Foundation planted our 7,000th tree as part of the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program. Together with residents and volunteers, we planted 16 trees along Waldorf, Highland, Beacon Avenues and Alberta Woods Park.

NJ Tree Foundation plants trees #OnTheCircuit this Fall

Meredith Brown Urban Tolerant Trees, Volunteers November 30, 2018December 27, 2018

The NJ Tree Foundation focused on the Circuit Trail and watershed health as part of our fall tree planting season. Two projects were implemented along the Circuit using funding from the William Penn Foundation. Two additional plantings were conducted along the Circuit, but funding for these trees came from other sources. Read more

Sneak peak on Circuit Trail work being done this fall!

Meredith Brown Volunteers September 5, 2018December 27, 2018

The NJ Tree Foundation is gearing up for a busy fall season in Camden! Two plantings will focus on areas near the Circuit Trail. The Circuit Trail is a 750-mile network of trails that run throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. They are easily accessible and provide residents with a free way to hike, bike, walk, and travel. Through a generous grant from the William Penn Foundation, the NJ Tree Foundation has lined trails and the surrounding areas with trees. Trees help to shade the trail, absorb excess stormwater, and help provide a “greenway” in surrounding areas to guide residents to the nearest portion of the Circuit. Read more