Township of Long Hill

Shade Tree Commission
Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. - Check calendar

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The Shade Tree Commission is responsible to advise the Township Committee on all matters pertaining to the planting and care of trees and shrubs on all public roads and parks; to recommend programs to prevent the spread of diseases or pests from trees on private property; and to encourage arbor culture.

2024 SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS

Susan Jeans CHAIR
Paul Tamburri
Gordon Redgate
Theresa Dill (PB)
Phyllis Fast
Ann Cade
Mary Ellen Grunther
Al Gallo - Alt#1
Karen Torpey - Alt#2
Scott Lavender


Announcing 2022 Landmark Tree List for Long Hill Township

The Long Hill Shade Tree Commission is pleased to announce that it has put the ‘2022 Landmark Tree List’ on the Long Hill Township website. This list highlights some of the largest and/or oldest trees found in Long Hill Township.

Susan Jeans (LHSTC Chair) and John Linson (Arborist Consultant) reviewed the list completed in 1993 and removed trees that were no longer here due to disease, storms, age or human intervention. They then selected replacement trees of interest including both native and introduced species. This is just a small sample of the fine trees in our Long Hill urban forest. They are a reminder of this precious resource that should be protected and expanded to provide shade, beauty, water control and shelter for birds and small animals that enhance our community.

2022 Landmark Tree List

Arbor Day Foundation Names Long Hill Tree City USA

Information regarding the Spotted Lanternfly

Check your Ash trees for the killing Emerald Ash Borer.

VOLCANOES KILLINGTREES IN NEW JERSEY

The Long Hill Township Shade Tree Committee would like to remind all residents and business owners about proper care of your trees.  Mulching can keep weeds away and preserve moisture to the tree roots but improper mulching can kill your trees.  Please see the following PDF of a brochure on proper mulching technique, aka “Volcanoes Killing Trees in New Jersey”.
Mulch Volcanos Killing Trees

TREE CUTTING ORDINANCE

Tree Removal Registration shall mean the document that must be filed with the Township Clerk on the official Township form before any property owner or tenant removes a tree with a DBH of twelve inches or greater.

TREE CUTTING CONTRACTORS

“Section 23-12.  CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION.
All contractors must register with the Township Clerk before removing any trees on public or private property in Long Hill Township, A new registration shall be required every year and the registration fee shall be $25 per calendar year.  The registration form shall require the contractor to certify that he or she has read and understands the Township Shade Tree Ordinance.  Contractors who fail to register shall be subject to the penalties and fines set forth in section 25-13 below.”

STREET WIDTHS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HOMEOWNERS

Right-of-Way is measured from the center line of the road.  Divide the number of feet listed below by 2 and then use that number to measure from the center of the road to determine right-of-way.

Bungalow Terrace 33 feet
Castle Place 40 feet
Central Avenue 66 feet
Chestnut Street 60 feet
Davis Road 33 feet
Dogwood Terrace  
     East – West of Old Forge Road 33 feet
     East – West of Skyline Drive 66 feet
Elm Street 60 feet
Gillette Road 33 feet
Hamilton Place 40 feet
Home Street 33 feet
Ideal Street 33 feet
King Drive 60 feet
Land Street 33 feet
Long Hill Road  
     Between Cresent & Division Ave. 66 feet
Longview Terrace 33 feet
North Avenue 60 feet
Poplar Drive  
     To Bay St., 75 feet to end 60 feet
Summit Avenue  
     East of Mountain 45 feet
Taft Drive 40 feet
Youngsters Lane 33 feet
 
All other roads have a right-of-way of 50 feet.


 

The Shade Tree Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.