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- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/2/25
- 04/03/2025
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission meeting on April 2, 2025, held both in person and via Zoom, the commission focused on developing a new community forestry management plan. Discussions emphasized the need for a thorough inventory of the borough’s trees and a strategy for future tree planting and maintenance. Concerns about existing budget constraints and the possibility of requesting additional funds from the Township Council were also highlighted.
- MN
- Washington County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oakdale Tree Board meeting delved into the management of the emerald ash borer (EAB) threat, with discussions on financial support mechanisms for tree removal, potential ordinance revisions, and the inspection process for diseased trees. The board also considered strategies for community education and engagement in managing the urban forest, amidst updates on local forestry initiatives.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cape May Shade Tree Commission focused its recent meeting on issues related to tree safety and the impact of construction practices on local trees. Key discussions included the potential removal of a sweet gum tree causing sidewalk hazards, a dying silver maple with structural issues, and the influence of construction on tree preservation, all of which highlighted the commission’s ongoing efforts to balance public safety with environmental stewardship.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 3/6/25
- 03/19/2025
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ocean Shade Tree Commission, discussions centered on the need to increase tree removal fees, an initiative aimed at enhancing local reforestation efforts. The Commission highlighted that the current fees, unchanged at $350, have resulted in a loss of approximately $40,000 in potential funding for every 100 trees not replaced. The members agreed on drafting a formal letter to the council urging a fee hike to $750, emphasizing the necessity for these adjustments to align with market rates and ensure sustainable urban forestry management.
- MN
- Brown County
- 3/6/25
- 03/06/2025
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The New Ulm Tree Advisory Commission’s recent meeting focused on tree management initiatives, promoting the Big Tree Contest, and deciding on utility bill inserts. The Commission selected the ginkgo tree as the species of focus for the annual Big Tree Contest and opted for color-printed utility bill inserts to better engage the community.
