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Bill Porter, Executive Director Emeritus

William J. Porter
1924–2012

Memorial Tree Planting and Bench Dedication
May 11, 2013

A tree planting and memorial bench dedication is planned to celebrate Bill Porter's life, and to honor and recognize his contributions to the NJ Shade Tree Federation and to the tree industry itself.

The event is planned for Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the Cook Campus of Rutgers University, directly across the street from Blake Hall, where Bill had spent so many years directing the activities of the NJ Shade Tree Federation.

We welcome members of the Federation who would like to attend. Please e-mail the Federation office at njshadetreefederation@att.net or phone 732-246-3210 to let us know if you will be joining us. A huge THANK YOU to Larry Kuser of Fernbrook Nurseries, who has donated the tree in Bill's memory. Donations toward the dedication of the memorial bench can be accepted at the Federation office. Kindly make your checks payable to the NJ Shade Tree Federation. There will be a brief reception after the dedication at Blake Hall.

Legislation Introduced in the State of New Jersey General Assembly Concerning Shade Tree Commissions and Public Utility Companies

The membership of the NJ Shade Tree Federation should be aware of the following legislation that has been introduced in the Assembly:

Introduced January 8, 2013, this Act requires electric public utilities and municipal and county shade tree commissions meet annually concerning vegetation management, and implement vegetation management plans. Read more or download pdf.

Introduced February 7, 2013, this Act requires electric public utilities to undertake vegetation management practices near power lines. Read more or download pdf.

Donna Massa
Executive Director

May 31st — 2013 CISP Grant Application Deadline!

The 2013 Community Stewardship Incentive Program (CSIP) Grant is now available. You can download an application from the Community Forestry page of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's website. Applications for requests up to $20,000 will be considered until May 31, 2013.

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.

“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
 

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