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The Borough of Riverdale's Community Forestry Management Plan, developed in March 2008, outlines the municipality's strategy for managing and sustaining its community forest. The plan addresses tree inventory and assessment, hazard identification and management, tree planting, and tree maintenance. It also highlights the importance of public education, training, and leveraging Community Stewardship Incentive Programs (CSIP) for funding and support. This plan, covering 2008-2012, aims to provide a framework for the Borough Council, the Superintendent of Public Works, and the Shade Tree Commission to set goals and objectives for meeting present and future tree maintenance needs.

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--- Document: Forestry Management Plan Document ---
BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN
MARCH 2008
GOVERNING BODY:
Mayor:
Council President:
Council:
William Budesheim
Paul M. Carelli
Garrett Astarita
Donna Bush
Theodore J. Guis
Joseph F. Falkoski
Elaine Wetzel
Municipal Clerk:
Carol Talerico
Deputy Municipal Clerk:
Linda Forbes
SHADE TREE COMMISSION:
Chairman:
Paul M. Carelli
Vice-Chairman:
Vincent Pellegrini
Secretary:
Linda Roetman
Members:
Lois Leifer
Jane Rowan
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Superintendent:
Foreman:
Senior Utility Person:
Utility Persons:
Walter Mahon
Steve Schotanus
Robert Nichols
Alan Kelly
Janet Pellet
Shawn Mowla
Mathew Kronyak
FORESTRY CONSULTANT:
John Linson, Urban Forestry Consultant - New Jersey Certified Tree Expert #198
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BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
N
J
IRIS COUNTY
THE GATEWAY TO MORRIS
1923
Municipality:
County:
Address:
GUIDELINES FOR A COMMUNITY FORESTRY PLAN
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION FORM
BOROUGH OF RIVERDALE
MORRIS
91 NEWARK POMPTON TURNPIKE
RIVERDALE, NEW JERSEY 07457
Contact Name and Title: Linda Roetman, Shade Tree Commission Secretary
Phone:
973-835-4060 ext. 6
Fax:
e-mail Address: Iroetman@riverdaleborough.com
973-835-0783
Organization Name:
Borough of Riverdale Shade Tree Commission
Mayor's Signature:
Date of Management Plan:
March 2008
2008-2012
Time Period Covered in Management Plan:
Please check off the Community Stewardship Incentive Program (CSIP) practices
identified in your management plan.
o CSIP #1 Plan Preparation
o CSIP #3 Public Education & Awareness
o CSIP #5 Assessment / Inventory
o CSIP #7 Tree Planting
o CSIP #9 Tree Recycling
o CSIP #11 Tree-Care Disaster Plan
o CSIP #13 Other
o CSIP #2 Training
o CSIP #4 Arbor Day Activities
o CSIP #6 Tree Hazard Identification Plan
o CSIP #8 Tree Maintenance
o CSIP #10 Ordinance Establishment
o CSIP #12 Insect & Disease Management
Official Use Only
Certification
The above named community has made formal application to the New Jersey Forest
Service. I am pleased to advise you that after our review, the New Jersey Service has
concluded that this plan meets the standards set forth by the New Jersey Community
Forestry Council and is approved for the period covered.
Signed:
State Forester
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Approved Date
Section 2 - Introduction
2. A. Mission Statement
The Borough of Riverdale recognizes the asset and value shade trees add to the
quality of life for its residents. In so doing, it also acknowledges the inevitability and
responsibility of property maintenance, care, mortality and replacement associated with
these benefits. It is the Borough's mission to promote a sustainable and productive
community forest.
2. B. Goals
The preparation and consistent implementation of a Community Forestry
Management Plan helps insure that trees within the public right-of-way not only
contribute to the environmental and economic vitality of the area, but also reduces
potential hazards to public safety.
The Borough of Riverdale recognizes the value of the New Jersey's Shade Tree
and Community Forestry Assistance Act in providing protection from liability to
communities, which have properly planned and implemented a Community Forestry
Management Plan In recent years Riverdale Borough has taken initiative in reducing
hazardous tree conditions throughout the community. The introduction of State
Sanctioned Standards followed by local budgetary enablement will provide the necessary
focus to minimize Riverdale's future exposure in these sensitive areas and will
simultaneously enrich the quality of life enjoyed by its residents.
2. C. Objectives
The Borough of Riverdale Community Forestry Management Plan will enable the
Borough Council, the Superintendent of Public Works and the Shade Tree Commission
to set attainable goals within the present budgetary constraints in meeting present and
future tree maintenance needs. This management plan will evaluate Riverdale's Shade
Tree assets and liabilities and chart a course setting short and long-term objectives
indicated as follows:
Tree Inventory/Assessment
A hazardous tree survey and windshield survey was conducted of the Borough of
Riverdale over the last year. Valuable data was collected that was extremely helpful in
preparing this management plan. A copy of the survey is included in the Appendix.
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A comprehensive street tree inventory for the more suburban areas of the Borough may
be initiated some time in the future, hopefully with Community Stewardship Incentive
Program Funding.
The management and assessment of the Borough of Riverdale's suburban and rural areas
is best conducted by annual windshield tree surveys as a conventional street tree
inventory would not be feasible in heavily wooded areas.
A short-term goal for The Borough of Riverdale is to initiate an annual summary of shade
tree accomplishments in relation to the mission, goals and objectives outlined in its
Community Forestry Management Plan. The summary and evaluation assessment should
take place in November or December to enable recommendations for improvement to be
incorporated into the subsequent year's budget.
Goals
Provision of reliable inventory and windshield
tree survey data for budget and planning
purposes
Objectives
1) To conduct an inventory of
municipal street trees in suburban
neighborhoods.
2) To computerize this data
3) To integrate this data into a
Customer Service Program
4) To conduct an annual windshield
survey of Borough streets
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
The Borough of Riverdale has taken a pro-active position in identifying and promptly
removing potentially hazardous trees in public right-of-way.
A goal of this management plan will be to develop a detailed written tree removal policy.
Riverdale is responsible for the removal of dead or hazardous trees within the Borough
right-of-way. Larger tree removals are contracted out. Smaller tree removals are
removed in-house by the Department of Public Works
The spring 2006 Windshield Survey noted thirty-one trees to be removed. These were
removed by Jersey Central Power and Light, a private contractor, or in-house.
Riverdale's pro-active position in promptly removing dead, diseased and structurally
weak trees has greatly reduced its potential for storm damage and necessity of emergency
response. Riverdale Borough is well equipped to handle virtually any tree related
problem that could come its way and most public employees have received cross training
in chainsaw and brush chipper operation. Riverdale has enjoyed the cooperation of
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Jersey Central Power and Light for many years. Under emergency situations, Riverdale's
Volunteer Fire Department is also capable of providing assistance.
In the Borough of Riverdale only a few suburban areas and commercial areas have
sidewalks.
Adjacent property owners are responsible for sidewalk maintenance. Any raised
sidewalks encountered during windshield tree surveys will be reported to the Zoning
Officer for follow-up.
Goals
Objectives
Prompt removal of dead and diseased trees
Goals
Correction of hazardous sidewalk situations
Tree Planting
1) To conduct an annual hazardous
tree inspection during late
summer /early fall
2) To remove all dead and
diseased trees within nine
months of marking
3) To budget to contract out large
tree removals
Objectives
1) Improve communication with
the public
2) Change system from reactive to
proactive by reporting raised
sidewalks to Zoning Officer
The original street trees in Riverdale's suburban neighborhoods were provided by
developers. Up to this point, tree replacements have been hit and miss since funding is
not presently provided for this in an annual budget.
Riverdale would like to commit to a no net tree loss policy and right tree/right place
policy.
Riverdale would like to make replacement trees available to residents. Most likely this
would be done through available grants or possibly through a dedicated tree account
funded by tree removal permit fees through the operational budget.
The Spring 2006 Windshield Survey noted seventy-nine conspicuous tree planting
vacancies.
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Goals
Provide replacement trees to property owners
Promote the planting or replacement trees in
understocked locations
Objectives
1) Create a tree planting dedicated
account
2) Explore alternative grant and
funding options
1) Increase public awareness
through published articles
2) Develop a fact sheet pertaining
to the benefits provided by
street trees
3) Proactively confront residents
where tree planting is needed
Tree Maintenance and Care
Up to this point, the maintenance of trees in Riverdale has been re-active as opposed to
pro-active. The Spring 2006 Windshield Tree Survey noted over one hundred thirty-six
trees in need of pruning. Some of this work has been contracted out. Much still needs to
be done. It is hoped that increased operational budgeting and Community Stewardship
Incentive Program grants will enable the Borough to take a pro-active role in maintaining
the trees within Borough right-of-way and within its 74.5 acres of municipally owned
parkland and open spaces.
Goals
Implement and promote the maintenance and
care of trees within public right-of-way and
in parks and public lands
Objectives
1) Contact private property owners
to provide appropriate tree
maintenance of situations
identified in an annual windshield
tree survey of Borough
right-of-way
2) Conduct annual tree survey of
high user areas in parks and
public areas to identify tree
maintenance issues
3) Establish a tree maintenance
annual budget to contract out
trees in need of pruning in parks
and public areas.
4) Apply for CSIP funding for
Maintenance
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2. D. Liability Statement
The Borough of Riverdale recognizes its responsibility and the liabilities it has in
promoting safe streets, sidewalks, parkland and public right-of-way. Toward this end, it
has made a conscientious effort to promptly remove all dead, dying, diseased and
potentially hazardous trees. This has resulted in a reduction in the need for emergency
response...
Although street trees are an asset to the community, it is inevitable that they mature and
require care, maintenance and eventually replacement. Care and maintenance, in addition
to planting "the right tree in the right place" can help ensure that community trees not
only contribute to the environmental and economic vitality of the area, but also reduce
the potential hazards to public safety. Our community must work within a reasonable
budget that may not be able to meet each and every need of our community forest
immediately. Therefore, it is the intent of this plan to focus available resources to the
greatest need and, step-by-step, work towards a healthy forest with commensurate
reduced risks in public safety.
It is our position that by taking logical steps outlined in the plan, we will garner public
support for the plan implementation and demonstrate the long-term benefits to the
environment and public safety.
We also want to become more pro-active in the management and care of our trees..
Through inventory and hazard assessment, we will position the Department of Public
Works to take corrective action prior to structural tree failure and other hazardous tree
related conditions. It is acknowledged that not all hazardous conditions will be predicted.
Good maintenance and care will reduce the probability – but unexpected events will still
occur
The implementation of this plan will demonstrate that Riverdale is devoting reasonable
levels of resources in a planned manner to reduce the number of tree related accidents
and thereby reduce its exposure to liabilities and increase public safety.
Section 3 - Community Overview - Past, Present and Future
The Borough of Riverdale is a 2.08 square mile municipality located in northern Morris
County, on the border with Passaic County. Riverdale is home to 2,498 residents, with a
population density of approximately 1,200 people per square mile. Much of the Borough
is residentially zoned, although business districts are found centrally and in the west.
With the recent onset of residential development, planning estimates for the Borough's
population climb to 4,500 over the next five years, pushing Riverdale's population
density to 2,163 people per square mile. This spurt of population growth is reflected in
the analysis of open space and recreational needs found later in this Plan. A quarry in the
north is zoned as industrial land, and additional industrial zoning can be found in the
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southeast. Major lines of transportation cross through the Borough, including highways
and railroad lines. Interstate 287 and Route 23 are heavily traveled roads that intersect
near the center of Riverdale. The New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railroad has
lines running east-west through the northern part of Riverdale and north-south through
the eastern half.
Interstate 287 with a north/south route bisects Riverdale. East of Route 287 is primarily
flat. The area west of Route 287 is mountainous. There are two Route 287 interchanges,
one at State Route 23 and the other at Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike (County Routes 694
and 511). Riverdale is surrounded by Pequannock, Butler, Kinnelon, Bloomingdale and
Pompton Lakes. There are 12.1 miles of municipality roads.
Native Americans occupied New Jersey for thousands of years before the first European
settlers. Dutch colonists first entered the area in the late 1600's and early 1700's.
Settlement in the Borough of Riverdale dates back to the pre-colonial times when it was
originally part of the Township of Pequannock incorporated in 1740. During the
Revolution, the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike was a chief road for the transportation of
military supplies. Industrialization played an important role in the economy for the area
and the Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike was used to transport iron products throughout the
region. In 1923, Riverdale became a Borough, independent of Pequannock. Still tich
with historic value, some currently occupied houses in Riverdale date back to the 1700s
and 1800s.
Riverdale lies within two of New Jersey's geological regions, the Highlands and
Piedmont physiographic provinces. Characteristic of the Highlands, the western half of
the Borough contains rock outcrops and steep slopes. Most of the eastern half ("the
flats") lies in the Piedmont province, where slopes are low and flood plains predominate.
The Pequannock River tributaries found within the western half of the Borough are
designated as trout production streams as well, offering protection to them for their purity
and scenic beauty. Forests, wetlands, and shrub lands are also scattered throughout the
area. Since Riverdale contains several sensitive ecological parcels, protection of such
resources is key for a healthy community and environment
Development of the Borough of Riverdale initiated in the flatter (formerly agricultural)
areas, on the east side of the Borough. With the opening of Route 287 in 1994 and
subsequent widening of Route 23, Riverdale's development virtually exploded in the
western (mountainous) side of the Borough Anchor Stores such as Home Depot, BJ's
Wholesale Warehouse, Staples, Borders and Books, Sports Authority and Wal-Mart all
flank Route 23 in Riverdale today. An eight hundred unit Self-Storage facility recently
opened and a five hundred, fifty-eight unit condominium project is presently under
construction..
With the increase of desirable ratables come many challenges to preserve open space
while at the same time expanding educational and municipal services.
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In respect to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act of 2004, the Borough of
Riverdale is located entirely outside of the Highlands Preservation area, but within the
Highlands Planning Area.
The Borough of Riverdale's Community Forestry Management Plan was prepared to be
consistent with its Master Plan, Natural Resources Inventory and Open Space and
Recreation Plan.
Mutual goals of Riverdale's February 2007 Master Plan, which mesh with this
Community Forestry Management Plan include promoting health and safety elements and
pledges to preserve open space, maintain a high level of municipal services, protecting
environmentally sensitive areas, preserving the character of traditional neighborhoods,
preserving the Borough's tree lined roadways and rolling woodland hillsides, renovation
of the downtown streetscape, the development of a river walk and trail system, enhancing
recreational facilities, restoring disturbed areas with native vegetation, minimizing site
disturbance by establishing limits of clearing through the adoption of the preservation
techniques and standards.
The Master Plan includes a Community Design Handbook as an appendix. Chapter Four
of the handbook provides insightful information in developing street trees, landscaping,
buffer and screening specifications for streetscape renovation..
The April 2007 Natural Resources Inventory prepared by the Passaic River Coalition
emphasizes the importance of preserving the remaining open space, the protection and
conservation of water resources, the importance of Riverdale's Steep Slope Protection
Ordinance (2005) and includes a Model Tree Ordinance which the Shade Tree
Commission will use for comparison against its existing ordinance. Both ordinances are
included in the Appendix..
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN RIVERDALE'S SHADE TREE TIMELINE:
April 15, 1941
The Mayor and Council adopted Chapter 59 enabling the creation
of a Shade Tree Commission
Chapter 181, an ordinance which protects shade and ornamental
trees within the Borough right-of-way was adopted
August 1, 2041
July 9, 1943 -
Chapter 78, an ordinance requiring private property owners to
remove dead and dying trees within ten days notice was adopted
January 17, 1962 -
Chapter 157, an ordinance regulating tree removal on private
property was adopted
August 7, 1979 -
Chapter 157, an ordinance regulating tree removal on private
property was adopted
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Spring 2006 -
April 28, 2007 -
January 28, 2007 -
Spring 2008
The first Windshield Tree Survey as conducted prioritizing tree
removal, tree pruning and tree replacement needs throughout the
Borough right-of-way
Riverdale's first Annual Arbor Day Celebration took place with
the planting of fourteen flowering plums at the Riverdale
Senior/Community Center
Applied for Tree City, USA designation
Submitted first Five Year Community Forestry Management Plan
Section 4 - Community Forestry Program Administration
The Borough of Riverdale Shade Tree Commission is responsible for overseeing the
management of the municipality's trees and setting policy. A list of shade tree
commissioners is posted on the Management Plan cover page
Requests for tree maintenance are received at the Riverdale Borough Hall. Iree
problems are initially investigated by a Public Works Supervisor. If the tree is a
municipal responsibility, the Shade Tree Commission is notified. Upon verifying the
situation, the Department of Public Works is authorized to either remove the tree in-
house or if it involves climbing, lowering or specialized equipment, a private tree service
is employed
The Department of Public Works responds to any municipal road emergency involving
trees or otherwise. A property owner must obtain permission from the Shade Tree
Commission before removing a tree within the municipal street right-of-way.
As the accompanying Organizational Chart shows, the Shade Tree Commission receives
its authority from the Mayor and Municipal Council filtering through to the Department
of Public Works.
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Requests for Service
ORGANIZATION TABLE
Mayor and Council
Borough Hall
Department of Public Works
1
Superintendent
1
Foreman
1
Senior Utility Specialist
2
Mechanics
3
Utility Personnel
Total of eight members of DPW
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Section 5 - Community Map
Note: Not to exceed 11" x 17" folding down to 8 ½" x 11"
Hamison Rd
Section 6 - Training Plan
Councilman Paul Carelli, and Shade Tree Commission Member Linda Roetman attended
the CORE training and were certified. We have two DPW employees that will be
attending the CORE training in the spring of 2008. We have scheduled a class for
pruning and planning October 19, 2007 for training the Department of Public Works
employees, and attended a class on gypsy moths in Morris County.
In consideration of the 12.1 miles of roads maintained by the Borough it would be
advantageous to have Public Works Superintendent and Foreman attend a Hazard Tree
Identification Course. Other courses of interest are Brush Chipper and Chain Saw Safety,
Tree Care Disaster Planning, Tree Planting, Maintenance of Young Trees, Recreational
Use of Woodlands, Watershed Management Practices and Tree Selection..
Section 7-Public Education / Awareness / Outreach
As the Shade Tree Commission puts into action the goals and objectives outlined in its
2008-2012 Community Forestry Management Plan, it will utilize the Borough Website
www.riverdalenj.gov and the Riverdale News and Events; a monthly publication of the
Mayor and Council. The official newspapers of the Borough are the Suburban Trends
and the Star Ledger.
Riverdale's first Annual Arbor Day Celebration was held on April 28, 2007 and was a
huge success. Activities included planting fourteen thundercloud plum trees honoring the
past and present senior club presidents at the new Senior/Community Center on Loy
Avenue. Attached in the appendix is a copy of the invitation and flyer.
Summer of 2007 marked our recreation department's the most beautiful yard
competition. A picture of the winners is in the newsletter and is included in the appendix.
Also attached is a copy of the newsletter showing the project cleanup at the Glenburn
Estate Orchard. The Eagle Scout candidate Kyle Parill and a crew of volunteers worked
on the site for the entire weekend.
Attaining Tree City, USA status is a specific goal of the Shade Tree Commission. In
January 2008, Riverdale applied to be a Tree City, USA.
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Section 8 - Statement of Tree Budget
2008 Budget Information
Shade Tree Commission:
Salaries and Wages (Secretary)
$1,250.00
Other Expenses
$5,000.00
Volunteer Hours
10 Meetings per year x 5 members x 1.5 hrs./meeting
75 Hours x $18.17 per hour
Department of Public Works:
Tree related assistance (estimated)
200 hrs. per year @$30.00 per hour
TOTAL:
$1,362.75
$6,000.00
$13,612.75
Section 9 - Statement of Plan Implementation
January 2008 – December 2008
Tree Inventory Assessment
There are no plans during this time period to conduct a complete street tree inventory.
Records will be kept of all trees removed, planted and maintained throughout the year.
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
In the absence of a complete street tree inventory, a windshield survey will be conducted
annually to determine the need for tree removal or maintenance. Work will be prioritized
for completion in-house or through a private contractor.
Provide uplifted sidewalk locations identified in Windshield Survey to Zoning Official.
Request additional funding to increase Shade Tree Budget.
Tree Planting
There presently is no funding for tree planting in the Department of Public Works budget.
See alternative funding. Explore funding a dedicated tree planting account from Tree
Removal Permit Fees.
Apply for all applicable tree planting grants
Request that a tree planting line item be established for next year
Celebrate Arbor Day
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Tree Maintenance and Care
Remove all trees identified in the windshield survey within (9) months
Prune all trees identified as high priority pruning in the windshield survey within (12)
months, if funding is available. Request additional tree maintenance funding for 2009
and apply for CSIP #8, Tree Maintenance Funding if available.
Other
*
Stay current on required core and continuing education credits for in-house
personnel and volunteers. Send an employee for certification training in spring 2008.
*
Provide safety training for field personnel. Check for available training sessions
with Division of Parks and Forestry and Morris County Joint Insurance Fund.
*
Provide an annual summary of accomplishments for New Jersey Community
Forestry Program
*
*
Submit Tree City, U.S.A. application
Review present tree ordinances against those in neighboring municipalities and
ordinance proposed in the Natural Resource Inventory.
Compare existing and proposed Ordinances with Ordinances of other
Municipalities.
Review permit fee structure
*
*
Develop written tree maintenance policies (Standard Operating Procedures)
and post these on the Borough website..
Review Downtown Streetscape Tree Standards proposed in the Master Plan
appendix.
January 2009 – December 2009
Tree Inventory/Assessment
In the absence of a complete street tree inventory, records will be maintained of all trees
removed, planted or maintained throughout the year.
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
A windshield survey will be conducted during July, August, or September to determine
the need for tree removal or maintenance. Work will be prioritized for completion in-
house and through private contractors
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Initiate a Hazard Tree Survey of Open Space and Parks.
Tree Planting
Introduce a tree planting line item in Department of Public Works or Shade Tree Budget
Celebrate Arbor Day Organize tree planting locations for a major tree planting
replacement project in 2010.
Seek all available tree planting grants.
Tree Maintenance and Care
Prune all situations identified in the hazardous tree windshield survey within (12) twelve
months of identification
Remove all tree removals identified within (9) nine months of identification.
Provide adequate budgeting to contract out for the pruning or removal of hazard trees.
Seek CSIP #8 Tree Maintenance funding
Other
*
Stay current on required core and continuing education credits for in-house
personnel and volunteers..
*
Provide hazardous tree identification and safety training to field personnel. Check
for available training sessions with Division of Parks and Forestry
*
Provide an annual summary of accomplishments for New Jersey Community
Forestry Program
*
Encourage participation of Shade Tree Commission in Arbor Day, Tree City,
U.S.A.. and reviewing Borough shade tree policies
*
Achieve Tree City, U.S.A. status
Issue periodic news releases outlining accomplishments of the Shade Tree
Commission to heighten community awareness
*
*
Persevere in achieving unattained goals from previous year
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January 2010 – December 2010
Tree Inventory/Assessment
Using CSIP Grant funding and operational funding conduct a street tree inventory using
student interns and computerize data
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
Use tree inventory and windshield survey and hazard tree survey of Open Space and
Parks to locate trees requiring removal or high priority pruning. Remove trees within six
(6) months, prune high maintenance trees within nine (9) months
Tree Planting
Seek any available Green Communities funding Begin planting trees in understocked
parks
Tree Maintenance and Care
Prune all situations identified in the hazardous tree windshield survey within nine (9)
months of identification..
Remove all trees designated for removal during the survey within six (6) months of
identification.
Provide adequate budgeting to contract out for the pruning of high maintenance trees and
begin a systematic (routine) ten (10) year pruning cycle around town. Seek CSIP #8 Tree
Maintenance funding.
Other
* Stay current on required core and continuing education credits for in-house
personnel and volunteers
*
Provide integrated pest management and safety training for field personnel.
Check for available training sessions with Division of Parks and Forestry
*
Provide an annual summary of accomplishments for N.J. Community Forestry
Program
*
Maintain Tree City, USA status and apply for Growth Award
*
Publish at least one article or news release updating the Community of progress
made in implementing the Community Forestry Management Plan or tree related issue
affecting the Community.
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January 2011 – December 2011
Tree Inventory/Assessment
Update computerized tree inventory by deleting trees removed, adding trees planted and
changing maintenance priority on trees pruned.
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
Conduct a windshield survey during July, August, or September to determine the need for
tree removal or maintenance. Prioritize work for completion in-house and through
private contractors.
Tree Planting
Celebrate Arbor Day. Organize tree planting locations for a major tree planting
replacement program.
Tree Maintenance and Care
Prune all situations identified in the hazardous tree windshield survey within nine
months of identification.
Remove all trees designated for removal within six (6) months of identification.
Provide adequate budgeting to contract out for the pruning of high maintenance trees.
Continue systematic pruning of trees (ten year cycle) around town. Seek CSIP#8 Tree
Maintenance funding.
Other
*
Stay current on required core and continuing education credits for in-house
personnel and volunteers.
*
Provide required annual pesticide training for certified pesticide operators and
applicators.
*
Provide safety training for field personnel. Check for available training sessions
with Division of Parks and Forestry.
*
Provide an annual summary of accomplishments for New Jersey Community
Forestry Program
* Maintain Tree City, U.S.A. status and apply for Growth Award.
*
Publish at least one article pertaining to the Shade Tree Commission, Community
Forestry Management Plan or tree related issues affecting the Community.
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January 2012 - December 2012
Tree Inventory/Assessment
Update computerized tree inventory by deleting trees removed, adding trees planted and
changing maintenance priority on trees pruned..
Tree Hazard Identification and Management
Conduct a windshield survey during July, August, or September to determine the need for
tree removal or maintenance. Prioritize work for completion in-house or by private
contractors..
Tree Planting
Request funding for tree planting Seek additional Green Communities Funding.
Tree Maintenance and Care
Prune all situations identified in the hazardous tree windshield survey within nine (9)
months of identification.
Remove all trees designated for removal within six (6) months of identification.
Provide adequate budgeting to contract out for the pruning of high maintenance trees
Continue systematic pruning of trees (10 year cycle) around town. Seek CSIP #8 Tree
Maintenance funding.
Other
*
Stay current on required core and continuing education credits for in-house
personnel and volunteers
*
Provide safety training for field personnel. Check for available training sessions
with Division of Parks and Forestry
*
Provide an annual summary of accomplishments for New Jersey Community
Forestry Program
*
Maintain Tree City, U.S.A. status and apply for Growth Award
*
Publish at least one article pertaining to the Shade Tree Commission, Community
Forestry Management Plan or tree related issue affecting the Community
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Section 10 - Community Stewardship Incentive Programs (CSIP)
CSIP #1
Plan Preparation
The present plan will be valid for the next five (5) years. At that time, a
CSIP Grant could fund a revision.
CSIP #2
Training
CSIP scholarships toward training of volunteers, employees and Borough
Representatives would enhance our existing efforts. Hazard Tree
instruction is needed for several personnel. IPM training is also needed.
See Section six (6) for more information on page 13.
CSIP #3
Public Education and Awareness
CSIP #4
CSIP funding could finance the distribution of valuable information to the
Riverdale School system and to the community at large. CSIP funding is
specifically requested to bring in professionally developed Arbor Day
Programs into our schools. See Section seven (7) for more information on
page 13.
Arbor Day Activities
The Borough of Riverdale would be grateful for any CSIP input to
revitalize Arbor Day observances Professionally developed programs
would be helpful for our schools. See Section 7 on page 13 for more
information.
Assessment / Inventory
CSIP #5
A Computerized tree inventory is proposed for 2010 using CSIP funding
CSIP #6
Tree Hazard Identification Plan
Any future CSIP funding to enhance Riverdale's hazardous tree diagnostic
abilities would be greatly appreciated. See Training Plan in Section six
(6) on page 13.
CSIP #7
Tree Planting
CSIP funding to supplement Riverdale's tree replacement budget would
be helpful..
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CSIP #8
Tree Maintenance
The Borough of Riverdale recognizes the need to upgrade the level of
proactive maintenance of its street trees. Riverdale would definitely be
interested in any CSIP funding that would provide relief or help explore
alternative funding sources.
See statements on Tree Maintenance and
Care on page 6.
CSIP #9
Tree Recycling
The Borough of Riverdale presently recycles all wood chips generated
through the municipal tree pruning and removal operations. Log and
municipal herbaceous waste is processed at an approved recycling facility.
Any CSIP funding that would facilitate increased tree recycling would be
appreciated.
CSIP #10
Ordinance Establishment
The Borough of Riverdale has enhanced its tree protection ordinances and
policies many times over the years CSIP funding that would provide
additional research and education in this area would be of interest.
CSIP #11
Tree Care Disaster Plan
In-house labor assisted by contractors presently provides adequate disaster
response. Perhaps CSIP could help us explore other possibilities such as
regionalization.
CSIP #12
Insect and Disease Management
A goal of this plan is to certify at least one public works employee as a
pesticide applicator CSIP funding to provide integrated pest management
training would be of particular interest. See training plan on page 13.
CSIP #13
Other
CSIP funding to provide feasibility studies to regionalize service would be
of interest. CSIP assistance to research alternative funding sources to
finance municipal tree maintenance expenses would be appreciated.
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APPENDIX
CHAPTER 59
CHAPTER 181
CHAPTER 78
CHAPTER 147-10
CHAPTER 157
2006 WINDSHIELD TREE SURVEY AND ACTION PLAN
RIVERDALE NEWS AND EVENTS
(April 2006)
RIVERDALE NEWS AND EVENTS
(April 2007
RIVERDALE NEWS AND EVENTS
(July 2007)
RIVERDALE NEWS AND EVENTS
(August 2007)
RIVERDALE NEWS AND EVENTS
(September 2007)
2007 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION PROGRAM
2007 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION FLYER
COMMUNITY FORESTRY STATUS REPORT 2007
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Chapter 59: SHADE TREE COMMISSION
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Riverdale 4-15-1941 by Ord No 18 Amendments noted where
applicable ]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Brush, grass and weeds
See Ch 78
Tree removal See Ch 157
Shade Tree Commission legislation See Part IV of this Code
§ 59-1 Control of shade and ornamental trees.
The regulating, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon and in the streets, highways, public
places, parks and parkways, except county parks and parkways, of the Borough of Riverdale, shall be exercised by and be under
the authority of a commission which shall be known as the "Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Riverdale "
§ 59-2 Composition of Commission; service without compensation. [Amended 6-20-2005 by Ord. No. 10-2005]
The Commission shall consist of five members and up to two alternatives appointed by the Mayor, who shall be residents of the
municipality and shall serve without compensation
§ 59-3. Statutory powers...
Said Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Riverdale shall exercise all the powers possessed by a Shade Tree Commission
for regulating, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon the public highways and municipal
parks in accordance with Chapter 64 of Revised Statutes of New Jersey, N JSA. 40:64-1 to and including 40:64-14, the
supplements and amendments thereof
Chapter 181: SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Riverdale 8-1-1941 by Ord No.
19 Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Shade Tree Commission
See Ch 59
See Ch. 78
Tree removal See Ch 157
Brush, grass and weeds
§ 181-1. Unlawful acts..
No person, firm or corporation shall do, or cause to be done, any of the following acts