Meetings: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

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.

2025 SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Susan Jeans CHAIR                           5yr(2025)                            
Paul Tamburri                                     5yr(2029)                            
Gordan Redgate                                 5yr(2027)                            
Theresa Dill (PB)                                5yr(une)(2026)                
Phyllis Fast                                           5yr(2029)                            
Ann Cade                                              5yr(2026)                            
Mary Ellen Grunther                        5yr(2028)                            
Al Gallo Alt#1                                      5yr(2029)            
Karen Torpey Alt#2                          5yr(2025)            
Aubrey Reichard-Eline                   1yr(2025)

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 KILLING TREES 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.