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.
Trees Available Through Grant in Long Hill
Home or property owners in Long Hill can apply to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $200 each through a challenge grant offered through the Shade Tree Commission. Through the program, property owners may purchase a tree for about half the retail value, with the Township paying the balance with grant funds. Installation is free and arranged by the Township, resulting in substantial savings for property owners.
Tree species available for the grant are maples, redbuds, native pears, and a few evergreens. Trees will be planted by mid-October. A Shade Tree Commission representative will contact the property owner to approve the location of tree(s) on the property and to select the variety of tree that would be the best fit for the location.
The commission reserves the right to make the final decision on location and arrangement for installation. Once installed, the property owner becomes responsible for the watering and maintenance of the tree as prescribed by the Commission.
The challenge grant trees may be used to replace an ailing ash tree which may have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer.
Those interested in participating must complete an application (link to application). This application should be accompanied by a check for $200 per tree with a two tree limit and mailed to: Township of Long Hill 915 Valley Road Gillette, NJ 07933
Applications are due by September 14, 2020. Only 20 applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Those interested in participating must complete an application (Click here for the application)
Trees Available Through Grant in Long Hill
Home or property owners in Long Hill can apply to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $200 each through a challenge grant offered through the Shade Tree Commission.
The Shade Tree Commission has compiled a list of the big trees in Long Hill Township. A summary appears below on this page. Be sure to stop at Town Hall to obtain a complete tour package, which includes a description and identification notes for each species, and a package of maps to locate each of these giants.
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
The Shade Tree Regulations Ordinance prohibits cutting down trees along the Township right-of-way and on undeveloped lots, unless a permit is obtained. A copy of the ordinance (23-3) is available at Town Hall.
A permit is NOT required to cut trees on any private property that contains an existing one or two family dwelling (23-3.3c1) or on a tree farm (23-3.3c4).
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 |
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| All other roads have a right-of-way of 50 feet. |
2020 SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Susan Jeans, Chair
Paul Tamburri
Gordon Redgate
Don Farnell
Phyllis Fast
Ann Cade
Peter O’Neill
Guy Pisercia, Township Committee Liaison
VACANT
The Shade Tree Commission meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Click here for the 2020 Shade Tree Commission Dates, Agendas and Minutes
BIG TREES
The Shade Tree Commission has assembled this list of the Big Trees in Long Hill Township. Go Look for yourself ! Stop at Town Hall to obtain a complete tour package, which includes a description and identification notes for each species, and a package of maps to locate each of these giants.
This list was compiled in 1993. If you can't find a tree that is listed, or if you know of a bigger one, please notify the Shade Tree Commission.
Visiting these trees is a nice bicycle ride. Please be careful. And Please respect property rights as you make your tour.
| Species |
Caliper (1993) |
Location |
| Old Mill Road Millington |
| American Sycamore |
65.25" |
47 Old Mill Road |
| Norway Spruce |
32.2" |
42 Old Mill Road |
| Shagbark Hickory |
16.88" |
42 Old Mill Road |
| Basking Ridge Road/Oaks Road Millington |
| London Plane |
50.32" |
30 Basking Ridge Road |
| Hackberry |
18" |
101 Oaks Road |
| Hemlock |
?? |
?? Oaks Road |
| Hicks Tract and Long Hill Road Millington |
| Eastern Red Cedar |
11.78" |
Hicks Tract |
| American Chestnut |
9.55" |
Hicks Tract |
| Scotch Pine |
16.56" |
Hicks Tract |
| Horse Chestnut |
42.67" |
1764 Long Hill Road |
| White Oak |
54.46"
57.75" |
141 Carlton Road |
| Blackgum |
18.8" |
Carlton Road |
| Red Oak |
?? |
White Bridge Road |
| Northfield Road/Valley Road Millington |
| Honey Locust |
21" |
206 Northfield Road |
| American Beech |
66.25" |
1803 Valley Road |
| American Holly |
12" |
1803 Valley Road |
| Mulberry |
46.5" |
443 South Northfield Road |
| Red Maple |
57.33" |
443 South Northfield Road |
| American Arborvitae |
31.2" |
7 Indian Run |
| Long Hill Road Stirling |
| Kousa Dogwood |
9.5" |
Broadview Road
Look down into Great Swamp |
| Sugar Maple |
41.72" |
1050 Long Hill Road |
| Tulip Poplar |
47.75" |
1050 Long Hill Road |
| Redbud |
?? |
1143 Long Hill Road |
| Ginko |
35.67" |
1292 Long Hill Road |
| Sassafras |
23.57" |
1292 Long Hill Road |
| Main Street Stirling |
| Zelkovia |
17.5" |
Main Street |
| White Ash |
43.3" |
256 Main Street |
| Red Pine |
28.34" |
Stirling Railroad Station |
| White Pine |
38.8" |
Stirling Railroad Station |
| Pin Oak |
41.1" |
480 Chestnut Street |
| Silver Maple |
46.2" |
150 North Avenue |
| Meyersville Road east of Meyersville Circle |
| American Elm |
42" |
183 Meyersville Road |
| Black Locust |
26.75" |
223 Meyersville Road
Struck by lightning, August 27, 2000 |
| White Willow |
62.42" |
542 Meyersville Road |
| Meyersville Road west of Meyersville Circle |
| Upright European Beech |
15.9" |
Sassafras Lane
Hidden Valley Nursery |
| Cedars of Lebanon |
18.8" |
| Weeping Higan Cherry |
12.75" |
| European Larch |
22.3" |
| Valley Road, Gillette |
| Catalpa |
45.2" |
738 Valley Road
across from Gillette School |
