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Bill Porter

It is with sadness that I share with you the news regarding the passing of William J. Porter. He was 87 years old.

The NJ Shade Tree Federation was everything to Bill. It was his home and his life. His colleagues within the tree industry were family to him. He embraced his work and was passionate about his beliefs. Both he and Clare Laskoski had spent many years building a strong, solid foundation upon which the NJ Shade Tree Federation grows even to this very day. He will surely be missed.

A memorial will be planned to honor and celebrate the life of William J. Porter and to recognize the sharing of his talents in the tree industry. We will be sure to post the information on this website as plans develop.


Donna Massa
Executive Director

Mission Statement

The New Jersey Shade Tree Federation is a non-profit organization that has been assisting those individuals and agencies entrusted with the selection, planting and care of trees, since 1926.

Our objective is to provide our members with the latest up-to-date information and techniques, as well as other related topics of interest and importance.

The New Jersey Shade Tree Federation accomplishes its objectives by bringing knowledgeable experts to the community and publishing informative newsletters. We welcome you to become an active member in the NJSTF.

Our office, conveniently located on the Cook College Campus of Rutgers University, may be contacted for a wide range of information and services.

Contact Information

New Jersey Shade Tree Federation
Blake Hall, 93 Lipman Dr.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: (732)246-3210
FAX: (732)640-5289
E-mail: njshadetreefederation@att.net

Check our Calendar for all meeting and event dates.

Join the NJSTF today!

Membership in the NJSTF entitles you to download The Shade Tree Newsletter, view Annual Conference presentations and our photo gallery, discounts on literature and events, and find arboriculture information and services in your community. Membership will also connect you with other members who are Certified Tree Experts or ISA licensed professionals who can offer qualified assistance in caring for trees. JOIN TODAY!

Our next (87th) Annual Conference is
October 26th and 27th, 2012
Save the date!

"Trees for New Jersey Streets"

The NJ Shade Tree Federation's publication, Trees for New Jersey Streets is the sole reference for reforestation tree selection on county or municipal street right-of-ways when a state entity is required to submit a Reforestation Plan under the No Net Loss Act. If you are working with a state agency whose actions will result in the deforestation of land one half acre in size or greater and the land is owned or maintained by that State entity or another State entity, make sure they have a copy of Trees for New Jersey Streets. Deforestation can result when a state entity undertakes a project, such as widening a road or building a new facility. If this is happening in your town, purchase a copy of Trees for New Jersey Streets and be sure the state agency has purchased a copy as well! It's in the law!

Pricing
$12 includes S&H for Federation members.
$15 includes S&H for non-members