Adopt-a-Tree Applications Due by June 30th 2017

Adopt-a-Tree Applications

Due by June 30th, 2017

Ridgewood, NJ — The Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission is offering village residents an opportunity to improve the beauty and value of their properties with its Adopt-a-Tree program. Property owners have until June 30^th to submit an application to have a tree planted in the median (village owned property) in front of their home.

Residents are able to select a tree from an approved list of native species, specifically chosen for their ability to provide shade and flourish close to the street. If the application meets all the criteria (i.e. doesn’t interfere with underground utilities, power lines), property owners pay a fee to cover the cost of purchasing and planting the tree, which happens each autumn.

As part of the process of obtaining a new tree, residents also agree to the maintenance of the newly planted tree, such as ongoing watering, weeding, and mulching.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to improve the air quality and curb appeal of your home. Applications can be found on the Shade Tree Commission’s website, www.ridgewoodshadetree.org and are due by June 30^th.

Additional questions or comments can be sent to Monica Buesser, mbuesser@gmail.com.

About the Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission

The Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission’s (STC) purpose is to protect, preserve and enhance the shade trees in the village. Shade Trees are defined as trees planted next to streets on the Village’s property. The STC’s goals are to foster public-private partnerships to 1) educate the community about the contribution shade trees make to the Village environment and, 2) increase the number of shade trees in the village by actively promoting community tree planting programs.

Photo caption: Adopted Red Maple tree planted along Godwin Avenue. Michael Sedon, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor, Tim Cronin, Parks and Recreation Department, Andrew Lowry, Ridgewood Shade Tree Commission and Crew.