SHADE TREE COMMISSION

In early 2009, a Shade Tree Commission was formed to help keep Brooklawn a beautiful, quaint and friendly town. Ordinance #9-09, Borough Article II adding, Tree Protection to Chapter 119 Shade Tree Commission in the code of the Borough of Brooklawn has been adopted on July 20, 2009.

This ordinance regulates the protection of trees in the tree protection zone. Tree Protection Zone is identified as any publicly owned or publicly maintained property, sidewalk portion of the street right-of-way, utility easement or parking areas.

Please be aware that all persons must obtain the approval to remove or relocate any tree within the protection zone. In addition to removing and relocating trees, planting of trees in the street right-of-way required approval from the Shade Tree Commission.

As part of the New Jersey Shade Tree Foundation, the Borough will be seeking funds through grants and various programs.

If you have questions or concerns about trees in Brooklawn, please feel free to contact the Shade Tree Chairwoman, Teri Branella at (856) 456-0750, Ext. 162 or the Borough Hall at (856) 456-0750 Ext 104.