Shade Tree Committee
The Shade Tree Committee is responsible for restoring and maintaining River Vale's tree population. Trees in the Township provide beauty and utility. The Shade Tree Committee recognizes the value and believes that trees are one of our town's greatest assets.
The Shade Tree Committee promotes the conservation
and stewardship of trees throughout the Township by advising government
officials regarding planting, care and maintenance of trees on township-owned
lands. The Committee will assist River Vale residents by increasing
awareness of the benefits of arboriculture and providing advice and information
regarding the selection, planting and care of trees.
For a tree requiring removal,
Please click here for our new
ONLINE Shade Tree Application
-or-
Please click here for a printable Shade Tree Application.
Applications will be processed for Township trees
within 10 feet of the curb as per River Vale's ordinance.
Homeowners should mark the tree with a ribbon or string.
The applicant will be notified via email and regular mail
of the Shade Tree Committees determination.
Please do not submit multiple Shade Tree requests for the same tree.
The following is an excerpt from the Township Ordinance regarding
the
Establishment of a Shade Tree Committee:
There is hereby established the Advisory Shade Tree Committee of the Township of River Vale. The Committee shall consist of seven members, two of whom shall be the Property Maintenance Officer or his/her designee and the Superintendent of Public Works. Their terms of office shall commence upon the day of their appointment. The terms of office of the additional five members shall commence upon the day of their appointment and be for the respective periods of one, two, three, four and five years, beginning on January 1 next succeeding such appointment. The terms of each appointee shall be designated in his or her appointment. All subsequent appointments, except to fill vacancies, shall be for the full term of five years, to take effect on January 1. The members shall be residents of the Township, appointed by the Mayor and shall serve without compensation except as hereinafter provided.