To improve and maintain the quality of life in Washington by maximizing the environmental, social and economic benefits of trees to the community while minimizing the associated costs and liabilities.
Develop and perpetuate beneficial shade tree resources.
Maximize the benefits that trees provide the Borough and its residents.
Maximize long-term stability and sustainability in the community forest.
Optimize the balance between tree condition, maintenance costs and budgetary constraints.
Minimize the risk of trees to public safety.
Minimize conflicts between trees, sidewalks and other infrastructure.
Stimulate public interest, appreciation and support for public shade tree programs and encourage volunteer participation.
Encourage the planting, preservation and proper care of trees on private property.
Increase the Borough's overall tree canopy cover to 40%.
Meet the eligibility requirements of the NJ Shade Tree & Community Forestry Assistance Act.