Do you have a shovel-ready tree planting project outside of Camden or Newark? We want to help it come to fruition!
Shovel-ready projects are tree planting projects where tree locations and numbers have already been decided on and the only thing missing is funding. The NJ Tree Foundation will work with you to find and apply for grants to fund the project and, if awarded, will partner with you to organize and conduct the planting with volunteers.
Projects should have a minimum of 20 trees, and will ideally already have approval by the property owners and/or municipality. Maintenance plans should be in place to care for the trees for at least two years following planting. These projects should be located in public places like parks and schools. The NJ Tree Foundation will not plant trees on private property. Plantings in the public right-of-way (sidewalk or grass strip between sidewalk and curb) in front of homes and businesses will also be considered as long as property owners want the trees and agree to care for them. Anyone “adopting” a tree will be required to sign an agreement with the NJ Tree Foundation promising to care fo the tree for the first two years during its establishment period.
The NJ Tree Foundation is committed to planting the right tree in the right place, and will work with applicants to choose the best species for the locations and ensure the planting itself is completed properly.
If you have a shovel-ready tree planting project, please fill out our Shovel-Ready Application form and we’ll be in touch!
This application is for any town except Camden/Newark. Please click here for our Camden application, and click here for our Newark application.
