New Jersey Community Forestry Council

The NJ Community Forestry Council (Council) to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is comprised of members appointed by the State Forester, with expertise or interest in trees, forestry, or tree or forest management, maintenance, or care. The Council advises the State Forester, the Division of Parks and Forestry and the DEP and assists with such other functions as may be authorized pursuant to the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act, P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.) or any other law. The Council provides advice, assistance, and recommendations to the State Forester in promoting, supporting and advancing healthy, safe and sustainable urban and community forests in New Jersey.