It is the declared policy of the Borough of Washington Shade Tree Conmmission to preserve and maintain as many trees within the Borough as possible by:
Reducing tree loss during development
Reducing damage to standing trees during construction
Providing for replacement of trees lost during conctruction
Providing for planting of trees where none occurred previously
Providing for the maintenance of preserved trees after construction is completed
Maintaining the health of trees in our parks, right-of-ways and urban areas
Increasing public education and supoport for urban forestry
Volunteers are needed. Inquire at the Municipal Building 908-689-3600 x 116
Note: Meetings are held
the 2nd Monday of January through June & September, October & November at Washington Borough Hall,100 Belvidere Avenue, 7:00 p.m
