Shade Tree Committee
We are located at:
Borough of Red Bank
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
We can be reached at:
Telephone: (732)530-2748
Fax: (732)450-9109
Fax: (732)450-9109
Red Bank is a Tree City USA® community!
Shade Tree Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Powers & Duties
- To foster and promote arboriculture and the preservation and planting of shade trees within the Borough.
- To identify and recommend to the Governing Body locations on Borough of Red Bank public land where trees should be planted and tree maintenance would be beneficial. This includes areas where new trees can be planted and existing trees can be pruned or removed if they are dying or present a hazard. The Committee shall recommend a priority of locations where trees should be planted on Borough property.
- To assist the Governing Body in obtaining grants or other resources for shade tree purposes.
- To make recommendations to the Code Enforcement Officer, or other responsible enforcement officer, to cite a property owner for the remediation or removal of any trees on private property that are deemed to endanger the public safety, health or welfare.
- To review applications pending before the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment and make comments and recommendations to the Boards concerning such applications.
Shade Tree Trust Fund
A Shade Tree Trust Fund has been set up to plant new trees in the borough. Donations are welcome and can be made by check, payable to "Borough of Red Bank" and noting "SHADE TREE TRUST" in the memo section. Send it to:
Finance Department
Borough of Red Bank
90 Monmouth St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
View the Red Bank Tree Inventory in Google Maps.
| Name | Title | Term Ends | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remedios 'Medy' Quiroz | Chair | 12/31/2012 | 3-year term |
| Paul Sullivan | Vice Chairman | 12/31/2012 | 3-year term |
| Boris Kofman | Secretary | 12/31/2011 | 3-year term |
| Bill Brooks | Member | 12/31/2010 | 3-year term |
| Dora Chu | Member | 12/31/2011 | 3-year term |
| Edward Zipprich | Council Representative (Ex Officio) | 12/31/2010 | 1-year term |
Useful Links
- Benefits of Trees in Urban Areas
- Tree Identification Guide
- Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission
- Arbor Day Foundation
- NJ DEP Community Forestry
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Held in Council Chambers. Please note that end time may vary.
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Held in Council Chambers. Please note that end time may vary.
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Meeting held in Council Chambers. Ending times vary.
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Held in Council ChambersPlease note that end time may vary.
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Held in Council ChambersPlease note that end time may vary.
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Held in Council ChambersPlease note that end time may vary.
Shade Tree Committee FAQ's
Please contact the Shade Tree Committee, so we can discuss your request with you.
It depends on the location and the available funding. Please contact the Shade Tree Committee, so we can evaluate your request.
Borough trees are those planted on the borough right-of-way. Typically, the borough right-of-way includes the road, the planting strip between the curb and the sidewalk, the sidewalk itself, and often extends a few feet into your front lawn. Trees in the public parks are also borough trees. If you are not sure whether a tree belongs to you or the borough, please contact the Shade Tree Committee.
I love trees. How can I help?
Learn and educate others about the benefits of trees.
Attend STC meetings to learn about local activities.
Plant trees in your own yard.
Support funding for tree planting and care.
Make a donation to the Red Bank Shade Tree Trust Fund.
Become a "tree steward" for your neighborhood.
Contact the Shade Tree Committee about volunteer opportunities.
Report any tree problems to the Department of Public Utilities.
Learn and educate others about the benefits of trees.
Attend STC meetings to learn about local activities.
Plant trees in your own yard.
Support funding for tree planting and care.
Make a donation to the Red Bank Shade Tree Trust Fund.
Become a "tree steward" for your neighborhood.
Contact the Shade Tree Committee about volunteer opportunities.
Report any tree problems to the Department of Public Utilities.
The Arbor Day Foundation has a good on-line guide for putting the right tree in the right place.
You may not attach a flyer to any borough tree. Please refer to the attached Ordinance for further details.
The following files have been attached:
Please contact the Shade Tree Committee, so we can evaluate the location and advise you on the suitable species, the proper planting technique and care. Planting without the permission from the Shade Tree Committee is not allowed.
You may not prune, remove or damage any borough tree in any way. Please refer to the attached Ordiance for further details. If you believe a borough tree needs attention, please contact the Department of Public Utilities.
The following files have been attached:
Mulch piled up into a cone around the trunk kills trees by encouraging decaying fungi, killing the tissue of the inner bark, and harboring animals that gnaw on the bark. Please view the attached document for information on the proper way to mulch.
The following files have been attached:
Please see the Arbor Day Foundation site for information on tree care.
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