Greening New Jersey, one tree at a time.
Tree crimes part two covers weed-wacker damage, forgetful tree planters and stakers, tree topping, and one crime that may not be a crime. If you would like to prevent tree crimes, please hire caring landscapers & tree planters with experience!
It is so easy to find tree crimes on any given day in New Jersey. Here are just a few that we have come across over the years. It is unfortunate that we have so many landscapers that do not take the time to learn the proper way to plant, mulch and maintain our community forest. We hope that will continue to change with NJ’s licensing bill that requires tree care companies to have a Licensed Tree Expert on staff, follow ANSI guidelines, and continue to learn the proper techniques for tree care.
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Maples are an extremely common tree throughout New Jersey, on streets and in parks and forests. There are seven different species of maples native to the state, so you have plenty of options if you are looking to add a native maple tree to your yard. When selecting a maple, however, be careful! There’s one species that’s not only non-native, but is invasive! Norway Maples are hardy and have been frequently planted as street trees throughout the state, but they have a tendency to spread easily and crowd out other plants. Read on to find out everything wrong with Norway Maples, and how they came to New Jersey in the first place!
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At some point, you have probably noticed trees with roots wrapping around the base of the tree. These are called girdling roots, and they can be incredibly harmful to the tree! They are mostly seen in hand-planted trees, as opposed to ones naturally growing in forests, and are more common in urban environments where space is limited, though they can occur anywhere.
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The New Jersey Tree Foundation, Bergen County & Public Service Electric & Gas are offering this FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Friday, April 12th from 8am – Noon at 2 Bergen County Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, Hackensack, NJ. To attend, please RSVP by Friday, April 5th to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org Seating is limited – don’t miss out!
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Last chance in 2018 to get 3 CEUs!
It’s that time of year again! NJ Tree Foundation Urban Airshed Reforestation Program will host its annual tree care workshop, TreeKeepers, on June 9th, 2018. TreeKeepers is a fun way for residents and recent tree recipients to get a more in-depth lesson on how to care for their trees, and provides free tools that are helpful for tree care. Read more
The New Jersey Tree Foundation and Public Service Electric & Gas are offering a FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Thursday, July 21st at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ. Please RSVP by Friday, July 15, 2016 to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org
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Who should attend? Mayors, Freeholders, DPW Supervisors, Environmental & Shade Tree Commissioners, County Officials and any other interested parties. Space is limited. First come first served.
Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
Time: Registration begins at 8:15 am. Program starts promptly at 9:00 am and runs until 12:30 pm.
Place: Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Room 122-A&B, Wayne, NJ
A continental breakfast will be served.
This seminar is worth 3 Continuing Education Units for towns with a 5-year Community Forestry Management Plan.
Please RSVP by Friday, July 15th to LSimms@njtreefoundation.org
If you would like send a representative(s), please include their names and contact information (email address).
