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This document outlines the Community Forestry Management Plan for Florence Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, covering the period from 2011 to 2016. Prepared in December 2010, the plan details the township's approach to managing and maintaining its tree resources, including goals, objectives, and strategies for preserving existing trees, promoting new plantings, and ensuring public safety. The plan addresses various aspects of community forestry, such as program administration, training, public education, and budget allocation.
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--- Document: Community Forestry Mgt. Plan Document ---
Community Forestry Management Plan
2011-2016
Florence Township, Burlington County
New Jersey
Prepared in Cooperation with:
Thomas A. Sahol
Assistant Township Administrator
Township of Florence
711 Broad Street
Florence, NJ 08518
Prepared by:
William F. Brash Jr.
New Jersey Approved Consulting Forester
New Jersey Certified Tree Expert (CTE# 375)
December 2010
Table of Contents
Table of Contents …..………………………………………………………………………….2
1. Community Information Form …………………………………………………………...3
2. Introduction …………………………………………………..……………………………..4
o
Existing Forestry Management …………………………………………………….. 4
o
Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………..……...5
o
Goals and Objectives ……………………………………………………………….5-7
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Tree Hazard and Liability Statement …………………………………………....... 7
3. Community Overview ……………………………………………………………….…8-11
4. Community Forestry Program Administration….…………………………..……11-13
5. Community Map …………………………………………………………………….…... 13
6. Training Plan ……………………………….……………………………………….…… 14
7. Public Education, Awareness and Outreach ………………………………….…….15
8. Statement of Shade Tree Budget …. ………………………………………..………..16
9. Statement of Plan Implementation ………………………………………….……..17-18
10. Community Stewardship Incentive Program (CSIP) ……………………………….19
11. Plan Amendments…………………………………………………………………………20
APPENDICES
12. Appendix A Shade Tree Job Request Form ……………………………………… 22
13. Appendix B Shade Tree Ordinance ……………………………………………..…… 23-
26
14. Appendix C 11 X 17 Township Map …………………………………………………...27
INTRODUCTION
Healthy trees are an asset to the Community. It is inevitable that as they mature,
they will require care, maintenance and eventual replacement. Care and maintenance, in
addition to “planting the right tree in the right place” can ensure that community trees not
only contribute to the environmental and economic vitality of the town, but also reduce the
potential hazards to public safety.
The implementation of this plan will stimulate the public's appreciation for trees
and the knowledgeable but voluntary protection of trees on private lands for the benefit of
the entire community.
This Community Forestry Management Plan demonstrates that Florence Township
is devoting reasonable levels of resources in a planned manner to reduce the number of
tree related accidents thereby, reducing its exposure to liabilities and increasing public
safety.
EXISTING FORESTRY MANAGEMENT
Florence Township’s Community Forest management program consists of a
Partnership of the Assistant Township Administrator, the Public Works Department and
the Shade Tree Commission. Contractor services are sometimes utilized as required
based upon the specific conditions. Trees that are cut down or pruned and chipped are
recycled through firewood or chips.
Resident complaints/concerns are reviewed by the Assistant Township
Administrator
and
the
Public
Works
Department
or
their
designee.
Replacement
plantings
or
new
plantings
in
public
open
space
and
recreation
areas
are
planned
as
recommended by staff, consultants or the
public and considered as part of the
operating budget for Public Works or
Recreation Departments or as part of capital
projects.
Tree lined streets in the Village of Roebling.
Species for all new plantings along Township Roads are selected based upon a
preferred species planting list found in the eCode as ordinance Chapter 91 Section 82.
Existing soil and growing conditions are inspected prior to species selection.
A public works staff of 13 is available to perform basic tree maintenance and new
tree installation.
The Township has no formal systematic program for the inventory of street trees
but has an interest to explore this option in the next 5-year plan.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Shade Tree Commission and the Township of Florence to be
responsible stewards of the inherited tree resources in the community and to provide for
new and proper tree resources while maintaining the health and safety of all trees in the
community.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Preserving and protecting our trees and forests is necessary to preserve and
protect the quality of life in Florence Township. Our street trees and parks are not only
habitat; they also serve to recharge critical groundwater supplies and can naturally help to
regulate storm water runoff.
The goals and objectives by which tree resources within the Township of
Florence will be managed are detailed in the following sections. Short-term objectives and
tasks are provided for the initial five-
year management period 2010-2015.
Each year accomplishments of the
previous year will be evaluated and
tasks for the following year will be
adjusted, as necessary, to maintain
progress toward the overall goals and
objectives. At the end of each five-
year management period, new short-
term objectives and work tasks will be
formulated for subsequent five-year
periods.
These goals and objectives
Roebling Village has a magnificent tree canopy of London plane
trees that require proper management.
focus on trees within Township open spaces, parks and other Township-owned properties
including street rights-of-way.
1. PROPERLY MANAGE THE MATURE FOREST CANOPY IN ROEBLING VILLAGE.
Roebling Village has several avenues with a mature tree canopy of London plane-
trees that require pruning, some removals and replacement with suitable species that
retain the aesthetics of the Village and will reduce maintenance costs. .
These goals can be met by:
i.
Objective 1: Obtain a CSIP grant to remove the hazardous mature
trees within the Village (2011)
ii.
Objective 2: Obtain a CSIP grant to accomplish proper pruning to the
existing trees. (2012)
iii.
Objective 3 Encourage planting of tree species that retain the character
of the Village and are urban tolerant. (2010-2015)
iv.
Objective 3: Develop a recommended Village tree list and make
accessible to the public using all available means. (2011)
2.
Monitor and Maintain the Mature Trees in Roebling and Wilkie Parks
Florence Township has two Parks with mature tree canopy. Wilkie Park is the
primary park with dozens of mature trees that require pruning and possible hazard tree
removal.
The goal of the Wilkie Park maintenance program is to ensure the safety of the
residents using the park and the proper management of the mature tree resource.
i.
Objective 1: Assess and Identify hazard trees within Wilkie Park. (2011)
ii.
Objective 2: Identify and prioritize hazardous trees to be removed or
pruned and write a CSIP grant for the project. (2012)
iii. Objective 3: Implement the grant funded removal/pruning plan. (2014)
3.
Reforestation of Broad and Front Streets
i. Objective 1: Develop a planting plan to restore the American Elm along
Broad/Front Streets. (2011)
ii.
Objective 2: Write a Community Stewardship Incentive Plan grant to
plant these commercial areas. (2011)
4. Systematic Inventory of Florence’s Public Tree Resource
i. Write a successful CSIP grant to complete an inventory and assessment. (2015)
ii. Hire the Consultant to complete the work. (2016 next management plan)
5. Development of Subdivision Tree Planting Specifications
i. Develop new tree planting specifications and codify in Township ordinance.
(2011)
TREE HAZARD AND LIABILITY STATEMENT
The Township of Florence values trees as an environmental resource that adds character
and charm to the community. Inherent in any tree is the possibility of failure due to natural
causes like disease, decay, age, environmental and other factors that are injurious to the
structure. Manmade factors also play a role in the health of trees. These factors can
usually be controlled and include; automobiles, vandalism, construction, and
mismanagement during maintenance. Natural and manmade factors play a role in the
decline and failure of trees. To combat damage and the possibility of failure, the
Township of Florence and its staff are constantly vigilant of signs that can be indicative of
a problem with a tree. Proper management of community trees depends upon available
information as well as financial factors. Though information can be obtained by staff,
more often than not it is obtained from residents since they typically see things real-time
due to their proximate relationship with trees in their neighborhood. Florence Township
views residents to be a partner in action when it comes to trees and their care. In order to
engage the public, the township uses media such as the municipal website, township
television channel, newsletters, and flyers.
By following the Community Forestry Management Plan, the Township of Florence has
identified a number of goals to achieve in the near future. Achieving these goals will help
reduce the number of tree related accidents, and thereby, reduces the township’s liability
exposure while increasing public safety and awareness.
ORDINANCES
Forestry management in Florence Township shall be governed by updated ordinances
which shall be adopted in 2010.
PRESENT POLICIES
Florence Township does not presently have written policies on forestry management.
Until such time as formal policies and ordinances are adopted by the Township Council,
the Township shall be guided by the procedures as described in the following sections:
Tree Service Requests
1) Any calls regarding trees shall be screened by the Public Works
Director or Supervisor in charge.
2) Tasks shall be assigned on a priority basis with safety being a primary
concern.
3) Emergencies services shall be as need dictates.
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW
In 1849, an association of New York financers organized the Florence City Company and
purchased 600 acres of land that was laid out as city lots. The original Constitution of the
Florence City Company called for the issuance of five thousand shares of stock. Four
thousand shares were used to pay for a tract of land in Mansfield Township along the
Delaware River. This tract consisted of 1000 lots measuring 16 feet by 100 feet and one
1000 lots of not less than 100 feet square. These lots, together with land for public streets,
parks, and public landings, were all part of what Florence today. In addition, 1000 shares
of company stock were issued for the purpose of constructing wharves, water works and a
city hall. They built the magnificent Florence Hotel and wharf on the banks of the
Delaware River where the municipal boat launch is now located. Front Street was the
main residential street, intersected by Broad Street, the main commercial road in
Florence.
The hotel was a mainstay for visitors, social gatherings and eventually served as the
Municipal Complex until it was destroyed by fire in February 1979. A hotel register of
visitors who stayed at the hotel during the 1800s is stowed safely away at the new
Municipal Building on Broad Street.
Despite the promise of the area, the Florence City Company eventually succumbed to
poor management and fell into bankruptcy. Despite the demise of the company, the town
and its inhabitants remained.
The Florence Iron Works was established along the Delaware River in 1857 near present
day Foundry Street. In 1867, Richard D. Wood purchased the plant which became the
driving force behind the continued development of the community. Homes, recreation
facilities, stores and a library were erected for the company's workers. In addition to
providing reading rooms and books, the library also housed game rooms and conducted
classes on home making.
Mr. Wood established his residence next to his foundry which is now the H. Kenneth
Wilkie Memorial Park. The R. D. Wood mansion, as it was known, stood until the mid-
1900s when it was eventually demolished to make way for public use of the land that
surrounded it. The R. D. Wood Company created most of the present day water and
sewer systems in the community. Some of the company’s valves and fire hydrants are still
in service today. The company was also responsible for exporting pipe, fittings, hydrants
and valves to Europe. Much of Paris, France is fitted with equipment forged at the R. D.
Wood Company in Florence. IMO and Amstead Industries are now located on the site of
the R.D. Wood Company. IMO creates nuclear submarine components for the United
States military and Amstead creates pipe as the R.D. Wood Company had done.
Florence was also a noted vacation spot along the Delaware River. Young couples paying
a visit to the area were a common scene, sitting along the Delaware's sandy beaches
enjoying the day far from the hot and overcrowded cities of Philadelphia and New York.
Florence was a short and pleasant boat ride from the cities. An advertising circular from
1850 said:
"the town is laid put on a gradually rising slope while overhanging the town is an elevation
which for its natural beauty and adoption to elegant improvement, is wholly unrivaled by
any spot accessible to Philadelphia."
In 1850, Florence was billed as an ideal place to spend carefree days or to invest in real
estate to profit from vacationers. Boats such as the Pekenoket, Columbia, Springfield,
Burlington, John A. Warner, and the steamer Florence all served vacationers flocking to
our shores. Chartered ships would moor for the day just off the banks to allow their riders
to partake in the town's offerings.
Dr. Trall of Philadelphia also found Florence to be a lucrative and relaxing locale. He took
advantage of the wealth of fresh water springs from the ground above the banks of the
Delaware. Around 1872, Dr. Trall erected a massive, four-story "Hygeian Home and
Hygero Therapeutic College" along at the top of the hill overlooking the Delaware River.
The building was located between what is now Cedar and Oak Streets. The purpose of
the home and college was the well-being of its guests through Hydro Therapy. Very little
information remains about Dr. Trall's operation and its eventual demise.
Roebling
The story of Roebling began in Mulhausen,
Prussia on June 12, 1806. On that day, John
A. Roebling was born. John was fortunate
enough
to
study
architecture,
bridge
construction and hydraulics at the Polytechnic
Institute in Berlin. He was also a student of
the famous philosopher Hegel from whom he
learned the doctrine of self-realization and
independence, which characterized his life.
It was his belief in this doctrine that led to
his decision to leave Prussia in 1831 to get away from the political and religious tyranny
that was taking place. John and a group of young people who emigrated with him
Statue of John Roebling in the Village of Roebling
eventually settled on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pa. where they founded the town of
Saxonburg.
It was here that he began to fabricate rope out of wire. He used his wire rope to build
suspension bridges and it became very much in demand. In order to meet the increasing
demand for his rope he built a factory in Trenton, NJ. in 1848. In 1850, John Roebling
began to build a suspension bridge across the gorge of the Niagara River. Along with his
two sons, Washington and Ferdinand, John completed the bridge and became world
famous.
In 1866, John began to build the Brooklyn Bridge that would eventually connect the
boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. However, John died as a result of
a construction-related accident in 1869 and his son Washington took over the task of
supervising the project to its completion.
Around the turn of the century, the Roebling’s decided to build a steel mill to make their
own steel to be used in making their wire rope. They wanted to build the mill in Trenton,
close to the existing plant. However, due to high land prices they decided to look
elsewhere. After much searching, John Roebling's third son, Charles, purchased a 115
acre peach and potato farm near the railway station called Kinkora from Jacob Hoffner for
$17,000 on June 25, 1904.
Charles and his brother Ferdinand then spent $4,000,000 to build their steel mill, wire
rope plant and the town of Roebling to house the workers that they required. The nearest
experienced workers lived in Trenton, twelve miles to the north of the new plant and the
Roebling’s felt that the only way to ensure success was to have the workers nearby.
Charles conceived the design and lay-out of the town of Roebling and thus, he is
considered to be its founder. The area was made ready for industry by filling in
approximately fifty acres of marsh lands along the Delaware River, building roads along
which 750 new brick homes were constructed.
The Township of Florence is 9.65 square miles with approximately 50 miles of Municipal
roads and a street tree resource of approximately 1000 trees. The Township is essentially
bisected by US Route 130 with the West side of route 130 being historic and developed
around the turn of the century. The East side of Route 130 consists of Farmland and
suburban subdivisions developed within the past 40 years. The historic Village of
Roebling contains large mature London plane-trees. The newer tree plantings along the
suburban subdivisions on the East side of town are planted between curb and sidewalk
and consists of Green ash, Zelkova, Honey locust, Red maples and some Red oaks.
Some of the older sub-divisions (Birch Hollow) are planted to Lindens and Zelkova and
show evidence of sidewalk heaving.
COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The administration of Florence Township's Community Forestry Management
Program is a cooperative effort of the Assistant Township Administrator, the
Public Works Department and the Shade Tree Commission as shown below:
Township
Council
Assistant
Township
Administrator
DPW
Department
Township
Shade Tree
Commission
Private
Contractors
Township Council
a) The Township Council annually appropriates budgets, as it deems necessary,
to execute the Community Forestry Program.
b) Adopts new or revised regulations.
2) Assistant Township Administrator
a) Coordinates Other Departments, Public Works and Shade Tree Commission.
b) Oversees and Manages’ all liaison relationships.
c) Coordinates new legislation with Township Council.
3) Shade Tree Commission
a) The Shade Tree Commission shall assist the Team in reviewing existing
regulations, develop new regulations, assist in planning for the planting and
care of shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubbery located in any public park
or parkway except those excluded due to higher public ownership.
b) Assist in developing long and short-term goals of the forestry management
program.
c) Act as Community tree advocates for state/federal support.
d) Coordinate the preparation of the annual accomplishment report for review and
approval of the Township Council and the Community Forestry Council.
e) Submit grants to promote the goals and objectives contained in this plan.
4) Other Township Departments
a) Assist as may be appropriate in the forestry management program to the
extent that such assistance results in the implementation of Township policies,
procedures and ordinances that may relate to public or private trees.
5) Public Works
a) Prioritize work.
b) Plan and execute all tree pruning and removal work.
c) Insure all tree maintenance abides by all applicable Township ordinances. Tree
maintenance shall follow all current and accepted arboricultural standards and
practices.
6) Property Owners
a) Shall be encouraged to be involved in the forestry management program.
b) Are responsible for maintenance of street trees planted on private property.
c) Are required to abide by the Township ordinances relating to the preservation and
protection of trees.
d) Are required to water newly installed trees planted on their properties.
e) Shall be encouraged to properly care for trees on private property.
7) Utility Companies
a) Shall abide by all applicable Township ordinances.
b) Shall exercise reasonable diligence during the installation and maintenance of its
facilities so as to avoid damage to trees.
c) Shall follow all current and accepted arboricultural standards and practices.
COMMUNITY MAP (see also Appendix C)
TRAINING PLAN
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Creating a properly trained team to meet the requirements of the Community
Forestry Program is a long term goal. The Township has identified that on-going or
additional training is needed for tree hazard reduction, planting site analysis and updated
preferred tree planting list and proper tree maintenance/ pruning procedures for
homeowners.
Team members should be trained with sufficient knowledge in order to make
technically sound resource decisions. Team members should stay involved and
knowledgeable about standards and programs that will benefit the community forest.
Training protocols will assist team members in satisfying Commission CORE training
requirements, thereby satisfying the requirements of the NJ Shade Tree and Community
Forestry Assistance Act, making the Township eligible for Community Stewardship
Incentive Program funding and immunity from liability under the Tort Claims provisions of
the Act. The Township has met the criteria for CORE training by having a Shade Tree
Commission member and a public works staff member attend the Shade Tree Federation
Meeting in 2010.
The Township’s budget will provide for continuing education for designated team
members (Shade Tree Commission and a Public Works representative.) The Township
will utilize educational opportunities available through the Community Forestry Council, NJ
Shade Tree Federation, Rutgers University, Mercer County Soil Conservation District, and
others that are deemed appropriate to create continuing education (CEU) opportunities.
Training Objectives (pursuant to available funding) are:
i.
Train 2 or more designees on CORE issues including Tree
Hazard evaluation. (2010)
ii.
Provide for 2 more designees to meet criteria for Continuing
Education Units (CEU’s) (2011)
iii.
Have
2
more
designees
obtain
training
on
tree
maintenance/pruning techniques. (2010)
PUBLIC EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND OUTREACH
Florence Township has actively attempted to stimulate public interest in tree
activities via press releases with pictures and descriptions of the events.
Our goal is to implement a public education awareness program in order to
encourage public participation in protecting public trees and encourage proper tree care
on private property to benefit the entire community.
Public awareness objectives for 2010-2015 include:
i.
Continue the Tree City USA Program. (2010)
ii.
Maintain the Arbor Day program with tree planting for the
Florence Township’s four Elementary Schools (2010)
iii.
Begin a “Big Tree Hunt” Project to better inform the
students/residents of Florence Township’s trees resource.
iv.
Revise and update tree ordinances to assist community in
its endeavor to protect trees and woodlands. (2010)
Gazebo-Wilkie Park
TOWNSHIP SHADE TREE BUDGET 2010
COST
DESCRIPTION
BUDGETED
AMOUNT
NOTES
TOTAL
Tree trimming-Labor
$26,750
Includes in-house-County and utility work
performed and sidewalk work
$26,750
Membership dues
$380
(ISA, STF)
$380
Tree replacement
$1150
$1150
Training
$1100
Includes CORE and CEU training at the STF
Meeting in Cherry Hill
$1100
Leaf and Brush
Pick-up-Labor
$11,500
Brush pick-up costs incurred over 12 week
time period
$11,500
Leaf and Brush
Pick-up-Equipment
$136,174
New remote control leaf vacuum.
$136,174
Master Plan
$1500
$1500
Miscellaneous
$600
Shrubbery, Office Supplies and Postage
$600
Total
$179,154
STATEMENT OF PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
1.
MANAGE THE ROEBLING VILLAGE MATURE TREE
CANOPY
These goals can be met by:
Objective 1: Obtain a CSIP grant to remove the
hazardous mature trees within the Village (2011)
Objective 2: Obtain a CSIP grant to accomplish proper
pruning to the existing trees. (2012)
Objective 3: Encourage planting of tree species that
retain the character of the Village and are urban
tolerant. (2010-2015)
Objective 3: Develop a recommended Village tree list and make accessible to the public
using all available means. (2011)
2.
Manage the Mature Trees in Wilkie Park
Florence Township has two Parks with mature tree
canopy. Wilkie Park is the primary park with dozens of mature
trees that require pruning and possible hazard tree removal.
The goals of the Wilkie Park maintenance program are
to ensure the safety of the residents using the park and the
proper management of the mature tree resource.
Objective 1: Assess and Identify hazard trees within Wilkie
Park. (2011)
Objective 2: Identify and prioritize hazardous trees to be
removed or pruned and write a CSIP grant for the project.
(2012)
Objective 3: Implement the grant funded removal/pruning plan. (2013)
3.
Rehabilitation of Broad and Front Streets
Objective 1: Develop a planting plan to restore the American Elm along Broad and Front
Streets. (2011)
Trees in Florence Township are planted
between curb and sidewalk. The
maintenance of these trees is the
responsibility of Florence Township.
Wilkie Park offers some unique challenges
to meet the management needs of hazard
tree removals and pruning the large mature
trees in the park.
Objective 2: Write a Community Stewardship Incentive Plan grant to plant these
commercial areas. (2011)
4.
Tree Inventory and Assessment
Florence Township recognizes the advantage of a systematic, proactive tree
maintenance program. It has been well documented that systematic tree maintenance
reduces future maintenance needs, reduces future hazards, improves the trees’ condition
and appearance, and can extend the tree’s lifespan. The systematic process begins
before the trees are planted.
Objective 1: Write a successful CSIP grant to complete an inventory and assessment.
(2015)
Objective 2: Hire the Consultant to complete the work. (2016 next management plan)
5.
New Subdivision Tree Planting Specifications
Objective 1: Develop new tree planting specifications and codify in Township ordinance.
(2011)
Florence Township has some new residential
development occurring East of Route 130.
Florence Township has a need for some revised and
expanded new subdivision planting specifications.
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CSIP)
The following is a summary of how each of the thirteen Community Stewardship Incentive
Program (CSIP) practices is addressed by this Community Forestry Management Plan.
CSIP #1: Plan Preparation
This practice is addressed on page 4.
CSIP #2: Public Education and Awareness
This practice is addressed on page 14.
CSIP #3: Assessment and Inventory
This practice is addressed on page 16.
CSIP #4: Tree Planting
This practice is addressed on page 17.
CSIP #5: Tree Recycling
This practice is addressed on page 4.
CSIP #6: Tree Care Disaster Plan
This practice is addressed on page 17-18.
CSIP #7: Training
This practice is addressed on page 13.
CSIP #8: Arbor Day Activities
This practice is addressed on pages 6-7.
CSIP #9 Tree Hazard Identification Plan
This practice is addressed on pages 16-17.
CSIP #10: Tree Maintenance
This practice is addressed on pages 17-18.
CSIP #11: Ordinance Establishment
This practice is addressed on page 7 and Appendix B.
CSIP #12: Insect and Disease Management
This practice is addressed on pages 17-18.
CSIP #13: Other
PLAN AMENDMENTS
This plan is based on objectives, knowledge and conditions that were valid at the time of
development. However the Township recognizes those conditions and needs may
change over time and those portions of this plan may become outdated. Therefore, this
plan may be amended using the following procedures.
a) Amendments may be requested by any member of the community.
b) Community Forestry Management Plan amendments shall be coordinated with
the Shade Tree Commission.
c) If deemed necessary by majority vote, the Shade Tree Commission shall draft
changes for consideration by the Township Council. Any proposed changes
shall be submitted by the Shade Tree Commission to all advisory boards of
Florence Township for review and comment prior to submission to the
Township Council for consideration.
d) The revised Community Forestry Management Plan shall be submitted to the
New Jersey Community Forestry Council for approval in accordance with the
New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act.
Appendices
A. Shade Tree Job Request Form
B. Shade Tree Ordinance Information
C. Map of Florence Township
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
CHAPTER 29 SHADE TREE COMMISSION REGULATIONS
Chapter 29: Sections 1-4 Out-line the duties and authority of the Township’s Shade Tree
Commissions. The Township’s eCode can be accessed at:
http://ecode360.com/?custId=FL0864
CHAPTER 91 LAND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 91: Section 82 outlines the specifications and preferred species of street trees to be
planted in Florence Township.
No species other than those recommended by the Shade Tree Commission may be
planted between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the
township, which species are hereinafter referred to as "street trees," without approval of
the Florence Township Shade Tree Commission. The Township’s eCode can be
accessed at:
http://ecode360.com/?custId=FL0864
CHAPTER 132 TREES
Chapter 132: Sections 1-11 outline the requirements for residents concerning trees the
permits required for tree work and possible penalties for violations. It also outlines the
connection between this management plan and the tree related Master Plan. The
Township’s eCode can be accessed at:
http://ecode360.com/?custId=FL0864
No species other than those recommended by the Shade Tree Commission may be
planted between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues or ways within the
township, which species are hereinafter referred to as "street trees," without approval of
the Florence Township Shade Tree Commission.
A. The spacing of street trees will be in accordance with the Tree Master Plan.
B. The distance of street trees from the curb and sidewalks will be in accordance with the
Tree Master Plan.
C. The distance of street trees from street corners and fireplugs will be in accordance
with the Tree Master Plan.
D. The distance of street trees from utilities will be in accordance with the Tree Master
Plan.
APPENDIX C
http://www.florence-nj.gov/maps/street-map.pdf
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