We
are a finalist in the Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good Initiative! You
can help us win $20,000 to plant trees in NJ! All you have to do is
vote for us, and you can vote once per day. Please take a minute to
click on this link and cast your vote for the NJ Tree
Foundation.
The NJ Tree Foundation and Naturity have partnered to support urban and community forestry in the Garden State!
Naturity’s
Plant & Green™ Program helps preserve the environment by planting trees across the state.
For every customer order placed, Naturity will purchase a tree,
which will be planted by the New Jersey Tree Foundation.The purchased trees will be used to support
greening our local communities and schools. Please visit Naturity's web site to purchase cruelty free, organic personal care products.
April 2009
- The New Jersey Tree Foundation was awarded the US Environmental Protection
Agency's Environmental Quality Award!Click here
to read more.
The New Jersey Tree
Foundation, in partnership with the City of Camden,
has been awarded the 2008 Award of Excellence for Community Trees
in the small city category by the Home Depot Foundation. Through
the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program in Camden, community involvement paired
with support from the City have resulted in nearly 3,000 shade trees planted
with the assistance of over 5,400 volunteers. The $75,000 in prize money was used to continue planting trees in Camden.
Elise & Lisa pose with the
Home Depot Foundation Award at a recent reception held in Camden.
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is reforesting NJ’s
most urban cities, where the need is greatest.
Through tree planting, volunteerism and partnerships, we
assist numerous communities in improving their environment and quality of life.
Community-based tree plantings
involving city residents and volunteers work. We do not do the work for the
people; we train them to take charge and complete the project themselves. That
is empowering for folks who must face some of life’s most difficult
circumstances. In the same vein, by employing ex-offenders, the Tree Foundation
is providing the first stepping-stone of reintegration into society for men who
have been imprisoned for years.
Need
All too often the value of a vibrant and diverse
community forest is ignored or overlooked. Recent
street tree assessments
and other studies have sounded the alarm that the health of our community
tree resource is declining. It is estimated that in our municipalities, one
tree is planted for every four trees removed. Nearly fifty percent of potential
tree planting locations in the state’s cities and towns remain vacant. Unfortunately,
many local governments are cutting back on their tree planting and maintenance
programs, even though the need to support the planting and care of our community
forest has never been more pressing.
Goals
The goals of the Tree Foundation are to promote the significance of community
forestry activities to a comprehensive range of participants, expand urban,
suburban and rural forestry activities, encourage volunteerism and strengthen
relationships between the private and public sector of forestry experts through
innovative programs and projects. As part of its goal to improve and support
community forestry efforts, the Foundation is reaching out to New
Jersey’s corporations to establish
partnerships between local communities and businesses. Through donated funds,
volunteer partnerships, and resources, the Tree Foundation will aid in environmental
education, tree planting and outreach projects.
Partnerships
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is part of a unique three party agreement between
New Jersey Forest Service and the New Jersey Community Forestry Council. Foundation
trustees and Council members, in conjunction with the State Forester, formed
this partnership in order to support collaborative efforts to nurture, sustain
and provide stewardship for New
Jersey community forestry activities. Additionally,
the Tree Foundation partners with a wide variety of groups and organizations
across the state for tree planting activities and educational events.
The New Jersey Tree Foundation
at the Arbor Day 2007 event in Asbury Park
The New Jersey Tree
Foundation at the 2009 Arbor Day event in Tewksbury, NJ
