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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DSTC Adopt-a-Tree Flier
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Adopt-A-Tree Program: |
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If the DSTC or the Borough deems that a new Tree or replacement Tree shall be planted, then the Borough may plant within the ROW as determined by the DSTC. Property Owners shall be given the opportunity to participate in the Adopt-a-Tree Program, which shall be reviewed periodically by the DSTC and shall, at a minimum meet the following criteria:
The Borough of Dumont shall maintain the tree. Voluntary Planting and Maintenance Expenses Private Property Owners may apply to the Commission to voluntarily plant or maintain a Tree or Trees in the ROW abutting the Private Property. Permission shall be granted, provided the planting complies with this ordinance and other policies as approved by the Commission under an “Adopt-a-Tree Program.” Voluntary plantings or maintenance costs may be borne by the Property Owner at one point in time, but this event does not obligate the Property Owner to bear future costs of maintenance or removal. |
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Which Tree and Where? |
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right tree, planted in the right location, is THE most important
decision. Pretty young trees
will someday tower anywhere from 20’ to 100’ above, and can spread
shade over an area up to 50’ wide.
Some hate salt; some love shade; some are tall or short; some
will drop fruits, pods or “itchy balls.”
Still, with all this, we plant trees because we love the shade,
the flowers, the oxygen, the beauty, the improvement to our property
value, the reduction in our cooling expenses, and any number of other
great reasons.
This page is
to assist you in selecting approved Dumont Shade Trees. Dumont
will be responsible for these trees, and as a result, the Shade Tree
Commission has selected trees that will thrive in difficult street and
park locations, and will not cause unnecessary maintenance problems. The
following trees are approved for planting in |
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| Tall Shade Trees (may be planted in 48” lawn strips by curbs but not under wires). Must plant at least 20’ away from other trees, overhead wires & buildings. In addition, if possible, plant at least 4’ away from walkways, driveways, curbs, sewer inlets or sewer mains, water mains, gas mains. Call before you dig for free marking of the underground pipes: 800-272-1000. Ideally, plant tall trees in open areas with nothing over or under them. | |||||||||||
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| Medium & Flowering Shade Trees (May be planted in 30” lawn strips by curbs but not under wires): Plant at least 15’ away from other trees, overhead wires & buildings. In addition, if possible, plant at least 4’ away from walkways, driveways, curbs, sewer inlets or sewer mains, water mains, gas mains. Call before you dig for free marking of these underground pipes: 800-272-1000. | |||||||||||
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| Small Shade & Flowering Trees: (May be planted in 30” lawn strips by curb under wires): Plant at least 10’ away from other trees, buildings, and at least 3’ away from walkways, driveways, curbs, sewer inlets or sewer mains, water mains, gas mains. Call before you dig for free marking of these underground pipes: 800-272-1000. | |||||||||||
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