Portrait of George Washington Borough of Washington, Warren County, New Jersey

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Tree City USA

Mission Statement

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.
SHADE TREE COMMISSION MEMBERS 2024
David Butler, Chairman
Term Expires: 12/31/23
Scott McDonald, Secretary Term Expires: 12/31/24
Kathy Halpin
Term Expires: 12/31/24
Gary Pohorely
Term Expires: 12/31/24
Mark Christie
Term Expires: 12/31/25
Edward France
Term Expires: 12/31/25

Important Links:

Urban Spaces Heart Health
Tree Service Request Form
Type of Pruning Depends on Age of Tree
Critical Environmental Collapse
Why Limbs Fall in Your Yard
Trees Do Not Commit Suicide They Die of Neglect

An old tree doesn't get taller

Time to Remember the Benefits of Healthy Trees

International Society of Arboriculture

National Arbor Day Foundation
JCP&L Request Tree Work
New Jersey Department of Transportation Tree Work (Choose "Maintenance")
Proud member of Tree City USA

  Volunteers are needed. Inquire at the Municipal Building 908-689-3600 x 116
 

Note: Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.