Glen Rock New Jersey - Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Glen Rock's Shade Tree Advisory Committee's mission is to advise the Borough Council and the Director of Public Works as to future plans related to planting, pruning, replacing, and maintaining the Borough-owned shade trees.

Meetings take place in Borough Hall on the first Tuesday of each month except August, at 7:15 p.m., and are open to all residents.

Community Forestry Management Plan 2025-2029

The attached Community Forestry Management Plan (click here) was recently approved by the NJ Forestry Service of the NJDEP. It was developed by the Glen Rock Shade Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) in cooperation with the Glen Rock Department of Public Works.

This updated plan outlines the programs, policies, and procedures of Glen Rock’s public shade tree resources and is a core foundation to continue their on-going tree program. It is the intention that this plan will be used as a commitment and resource to continue with the Borough’s overall tree program and goals.

Residents with concerns about shade trees in the Borough right-of-way are encouraged to contact the Director of the DPW to begin the process for assessing their shade trees:

Step 1: Resident phones (201) 670-3980 to request a shade tree evaluation; this call generates a work order
Step 2: DPW visits the property and determines if the tree is dead or alive, or in need of trimming, and if necessary determines if there is room for a new tree
Step 3: DPW determines the best course of action: If a tree needs pruning, the Municipal Services team will trim as required. If a tree is determined to be dead or dying, the resident will be informed and the DPW will remove the tree.
Step 4: When a tree must be removed, the resident can request a specific species from a list of approved species to replace it and the Committee will try to accommodate the request. Click here to see the approved species list. (PDF)
Step 5: The Committee evaluates each request for planting, discusses the options during the Committee session and decides if the species requested meets all Committee's criteria or if another species would be better suited for that particular location.
Step 6: In cases where there is not enough room to plant a tree between the sidewalk and the curb, the DPW is willing to plant the new tree on the homeowner's property, but the homeowner must sign a letter from the Director of Public Works before the tree is planted.

Sue Tryforos
Candy Hall
Terry Higgins

Cheryl Wardrop
Becky Goglia
Chris DePetri, Alternate

Amy Martin, Council Liaison

Bob Buono, Ex-Officio Member

Contact

For more information about the Shade Tree Committee or to request a shade tree assessment email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(201) 670-3980

Glen Rock Tree Trust Request Form

Tree Care Guidelines (Revised: 2018)

The Benefits of Planting Trees

Improper Mulching Can Kill Your New Tree

Tree Facts & Planting Guidelines

Watering

Tree Maintenance

Right Tree Right Place

Plant a Tree

Mulch Roots

Meeting Documents