Overview: The Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission recently held a meeting to deliberate on various issues, with notable topics being the management of the town’s tree inventory and the replacement of the town’s Christmas tree. The commission discussed at length the proposal for a tree inventory grant from vendor Davey, including a demonstration of their TreeKeeper software, and the consideration of a replacement for the town’s Christmas tree due to soil quality concerns. Other discussions encompassed the impact of climate change on tree species, the New Jersey Urban and Community Forest Program requirements, the town’s tree removal permit data, and the declining health of trees due to deer damage.
Overview: The recent Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission meeting was a thorough exploration of numerous issues. The meeting also saw the resignation of long-serving member Bill Brooks, and looked into the future with plans for the 2024 Christmas tree, among other events.