Long Hill Township Shade Tree

08/19/2025

Trees are now available through our annual Fall Grant in Long Hill

Long Hill again has a challenge grant and is offering home or property owners in Long Hill a chance to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $275 each through the Shade Tree Commission. Business owners are also encouraged to apply, particularly those along the Valley Road corridor. The $275 level includes a variety of flowering and shade tree species. All trees must be located so they can be seen from the street.

Through this program, property owners may purchase a tree for less than the retail value, with the township paying the balance with the grant. Installation is arranged by the Township Public Works Department.

The Shade Tree Commission continues to encourage species diversity in order to counteract the problems incurred by planting too many trees of one species (such as the ash or elm). The LHSTC is now offering red maples, black tupelos and a smaller tree, the shadbush, as well as oaks, dogwoods, and redbuds.

Those interested in participating must complete an application available on the township website athttps://www.longhillnj.gov/_Content/pdf/forms/Challenge-grant-program-application.pdf This application should be accompanied by a check for $275 per tree (with a two tree limit) and mailed to Township of Long Hill, 915 Valley Road Gillette, NJ 07933

Applications are due by Monday, September 15, 2025. Only 20 applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

A Shade Tree Commission representative will contact the property owner to approve the location of the tree(s) on the property and to select the variety of tree that would be the best fit for the location. Trees will be planted mid-to-late October.

The Shade Tree Commission reserves the right to make the final decision on location and arrangement for installation. Once installed, the property owner becomes responsible for the watering and maintenance of the tree as prescribed by the Shade Tree Commission.

03/24/2025

Challenge grant is happening now!

Long Hill again has a challenge grant and is offering home or property owners in Long Hill a chance to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $275 each through the .     Business owners are also encouraged to apply, particularly those along the Valley Road corridor. The $275 level includes a...

11/01/2024

A friendly reminder!

🚩 Red Flag Warning - Friday, Nov. 1

US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly and US National Weather Service New York NY have issued a Red Flag Warning for Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties through 7 p.m. this evening.

❗️RED FLAG WARNING:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain.

Additionally, Stage 3 Fire Restrictions are in effect statewide.

STAGE 3 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
🚫🔥 All fires will be prohibited unless contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas, gas, or electricity.
🚫🔥 No charcoal fires are allowed.

🔥 Current New Jersey Fire Danger: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/infotools/conditions-restrictions.html

🔗 Read the National Weather Service's Red Flag Warning: https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=PHI&wwa=red%20flag%20warning

❗️SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT - the remainder of New Jersey is under a Special Weather Statement for the enhance risk of wildfire spread.

🔗 Read the National Weather Service's Special Weather Statement: https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=PHI&wwa=special%20weather%20statement

10/30/2024

There’s still some beautiful foliage to see!

10/19/2024

08/15/2024

2024 Landmark Tree List: Check out some of our oldest trees in town below!

Official Website of the Township of Long Hill, New Jersey 07933

08/15/2024

Trees available through Grant in Long Hill

Long Hill again has a challenge grant and is offering home or property owners in Long Hill a chance to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $250 each through the Shade Tree Commission.
Business owners are also encouraged to apply, particularly those along the Valley Road corridor.
The $250 level includes a variety of flowering and shade tree species. Other species may be available upon request at a higher amount. All trees must be located so they can be seen from the street.

Through this program, property owners may purchase a tree for less than the retail value, with the township paying the balance with the grant. Installation is arranged by the Township Public Works Department
“We have seen the hazards of planting too many trees of one species such as the ash tree.” said Shade Tree Commission Chair Susan Jean, Therefore, the Shade Tree Commission is again expanding the recommended species list to include some new and exciting choices such as River Birch and Linden along with the usual Maples, Oaks, Redbuds and Dogwoods.

05/23/2024

Happy World Turtle Day! World turtle day is observed to spread awareness about the habitat and lifestyle of turtles and tortoises.

It's World Turtle Day, let’s shellabrate!🐢

Pictured is the federally endangered Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii).

03/26/2024

Some new choices from the LHT Spring tree grant.
Serviceberry and Tupelo (black gum)

03/26/2024

Long Hill again has a challenge grant and is offering home or property owners in Long Hill a chance to purchase up to two deciduous shade trees for $250 each through the Shade Tree Commission.
Business owners are also encouraged to apply, particularly those along the Valley Road corridor.
The $250 level includes a variety of flowering and shade tree species. Other species may be available upon request at a higher amount. All trees must be located so they can be seen from the street.

Through this program, property owners may purchase a tree for less than the retail value, with the township paying the balance with the grant. Installation is arranged by the Township Public Works Department
“We have seen the hazards of planting too many trees of one species such as the ash tree.” said Shade Tree Commission Chair Susan Jeans. This year, therefore, the Shade Tree Commission is again expanding the recommended species list to include some new and exciting choices, such as Tupelo (Black Gum) and Serviceberry along with the usual Maples, Oaks, Redbuds and Dogwoods.
Those interested in participating must complete an application available on the township website at-
https://www.longhillnj.gov/forms/Challenge-grant-program-application.pdf

This application should be accompanied by a check for $250 per tree with a two tree limit and mailed to Township of Long Hill 915 Valley Road Gillette, NJ 07933

Applications are due by Monday, April 15, 2024. Only 20 applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
A Shade Tree Commission representative will contact the property owner to approve the location of the tree(s) on the property and to select the variety of tree that would be the best fit for the location. Trees will be planted mid-to-late May.

The Shade Tree Commission reserves the right to make the final decision on location and arrangement for installation. Once installed, the property owner becomes responsible for the watering and maintenance of the tree as prescribed by the Shade Tree Commission.