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27 Street Trees Set for Planting

Asbury ParkApr 29, 20262 min read

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The commission ordered 27 street trees, with the first planting scheduled to begin May 5 after utility markouts are completed.

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Environmental Shade Tree Commission

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What this means

Residents can expect new street trees at 27 selected locations, with planting work planned to start in early May. City Council approved an amendment to the Shade Tree Ordinance. The commission is also gathering public input for a five-year Community Forestry Management Plan, with surveys requested by mid-to-late May.

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Approved the meeting minutes from March 17, 2025.
Confirmed plans to plant 27 trees at selected locations, with utility markouts due by May 1 and the first planting scheduled for May 5.
Announced that City Council approved the Shade Tree Ordinance Amendment.
Established that tree removals should be documented in the tree inventory dataset, with commissioners to develop a process for system access and updates.
Distributed a Community Priorities Survey for use in developing the five-year Community Forestry Management Plan, with responses requested by mid-to-late May.
Confirmed that the current partial tree inventory focuses on street trees on avenues and does not include private trees; park trees may be documented in a later phase.

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