Morris Plains the Community of Caring
531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950     973-538-2224

Shade Tree Commission

Purpose

The Shade Tree Commission was established to ensure the appropriate management of the Morris Plains community forest. It has responsibility for the regulation, planting and care of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery located in the Borough of Morris Plains on public property.

The Commission assists the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board in an advisory capacity when applications involve the preservation and inventory of trees within the borough.

Critical objectives for the Shade Tree Commission are:

  • Implementation of the Morris Plains Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP), including tree planting, tree maintenance, tree care disaster planning, tree hazard management, and public education, awareness and outreach.
  • Attaining “approval status” for the town with NJ Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act

The Shade Tree Commission works closely with the Morris Plains Department of Public Works and an arborist to accomplish these objectives.

Members

NameTitleTerm Expires
James DavidsonChairman12/31/2023
RoseMary DohertyVice Chair12/31/2026
Frank DruetzlerMember12/31/2024
Marianne SteckertMember 12/31/25
Robert McAlearMember12/31/2027
David Dubee, Greenwood Tree ExpertsForester
Councilman Art Bruhn, Jr.Council Liasion

*Members can be reappointed after term expires.

Meetings

The Shade Tree Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month (except August).

Plant-A-Tree Program

Link to Plant-A-Tree Program

Documents