NJ Tree Recovery Program Comes to Palmyra! 200 Free Tree Seedlings Available!
Free tree seedlings will be available to Palmyra residents on April 27, 2024 at the Palmyra Public Works Garage, 1 Firth Lane Palmyra, NJ 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Register at https://forms.gle/9FRPj1qca3UFYhBF8
You may also register by leaving a message at Public Works leaving your name, phone # and address.
200 seedlings of various species will be available. This Program is part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign, which helps communities replace trees damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.
Seedlings, available on a first come, first served basis, also come with instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.
The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years. It is a joint effort between the Borough of Palmyra, NJ Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program, NJForest Service Nursery, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Arbor Day Foundation, FedEx , Texpo Energy and Tomorrow Energy.
When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.
To learn more please click HERE or select the links below.
Species Available will be updated closer to the event.
Community Forestry Management Plan
