• Trees help clean our air

• Trees provide us with oxygen

• Trees provide much-needed cooling

• Trees help save on energy bills

• Trees increase property values

• Trees benefit wildlife

Visit ArborDay.org to learn more!

Fill out this form and the Shade Tree Committee will reach out to you.

Tree Conservation Ordinance

It is illegal and a criminal act to remove or damage trees within Secaucus right-of-way.

Section 16 stipulates:

• A) When regulated trees are removed without a Tree Removal Permit, the affected areas shall be replanted to the satisfaction of the Administrator of Tree Conservation in accordance with applicable the replacement schedule.
• B) In addition to the requirements of Subsection A of this section, The Mayor and Council or Administrator of Tree Conservation may prescribe a fine for the violation of any of its rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, not to exceed 200 for each violation, and the Secaucus Municipal Court shall have jurisdiction to act on such violations as the Mayor and Council or Administrator of Tree Conservation shall enact. The Court may impose any such other penalty of up to 1, 000 per violation or penalty as may be provided by law and impose such decision to enforce the provisions and intent of this chapter. Each day that such violation shall continue, shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.

• For new plantings, only smaller caliper trees are planted along Secaucus streets. This is to prevent conflicts with power lines and curbs. 
• New large caliper trees are only planted in open space areas, such as Mill Creek Point Park or Schmidts Woods.

• Visit ArborDay.org for a “Choosing the Right Tree” guide, and contact shadetree@secaucus.net with questions.

• Visit the NJ Native Plant Society’s website to find locations where indingeonous species are sold.
• Please review our FAQ document for a complete list of approved trees.

• Yes, a Tree Removal Permit is always required for any tree within the Town of Secaucus.

• For zoning applications, Chapter 135 Section 9.2, outlines landscaping requirements on private property.

• Visit ArborDay.org for a “Tree Planting & Care” guide.

• Remember - always CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! Dial 811; it’s free & it’s the law!

• Contact a Certified Tree Expert for their services. 

• A listing of NJ Certified Tree Experts can be viewed here.

Please call the Environmental Department to donate at 201-864-7336.

• Benefits of Trees - Kids Edition (ArborDay.org)
• Project Learning Tree (example Lorax lesson plan)

• Alliance for NJ Environmental Education
• Educational activities to celebrate Arbor Day
• Free coloring books:
• A to Z Trees and Forests Coloring Book
• Treasure our Trees

• Every year, the Shade Tree Committee launches the Arbor Day Tree Appreciation Campaign to raise funds for tree planting in town. The ultimate goal is to increase Secaucus’s tree canopy.

• The Shade Tree Committee also coordinates with both elementary schools, Huber & Clarendon, to celebrate Arbor Day through a ceremony, activities, artistic poster contests, volunteer plantings, and more.

• If you’re interested in volunteering with the Shade Tree Committee, please email shadetree@secaucus.net
• Example list of volunteer activities: plantings, clean-ups, invasive species removals, tree inventories, and more!