| 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 trimming or removal,
please click here for a Shade Tree Application.
Applications will be processed for Township trees within 10 feet of the curb as per River Vale's ordinance.
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.
(The complete ordinance will be posted shortly.)
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