FAQs • Westwood, NJ • CivicEngage

I want to have the tree cut down in front of my house in the curb area. What do I do?: The decision to remove a tree must be made by the Department of Public Works or the Shade Tree Advisory Committee. You can call Public Works at 201-664-2349 or contact the Committee via email at shadetree@westwoodnj.gov. There is an Ordinance that prohibits the removal or pruning of a Municipal tree. If you remove or prune a town tree, you will be fined.

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Shade Tree Advisory Committee

1. Who is responsible for the tree in the front of my house?: Trees that are in the right-of-way (in the curb area) are taken care of by the Borough. When in doubt, call the Department of Public Works at 201-664-2349 or email the Department of Public Works.

2. How can I get a tree planted in the curb area?: Fill out the form to request a tree by clicking here.

3. Can I plant my own tree in the curb area?: You must get permission from the Department of Public Works to do so and follow the written guidelines available at the Department of Public Works.

4. How can I know what kind of tree to plant?: The Shade Tree Committee has designated only certain trees that may be planted. Check the guidelines on the 2023-2024 Shade Tree Operations Plan by clicking here.

5. The tree roots have raised the sidewalk in front of my house. What can be done?: Call the Department of Public Works at 201-664-2349. They will make a decision as to how to best correct the issue.

6. I want to have the tree cut down in front of my house in the curb area. What do I do?: The decision to remove a tree must be made by the Department of Public Works or the Shade Tree Advisory Committee. You can call Public Works at 201-664-2349 or contact the Committee via email at shadetree@westwoodnj.gov. There is an Ordinance that prohibits the removal or pruning of a Municipal tree. If you remove or prune a town tree, you will be fined.

7. How can I have the tree in the curb area pruned?: Please email the Shade Tree Committee at shadetree@westwoodnj.gov and leave your request and your phone number.

8. I’ve seen people planting in the curb strip. Is that okay?: No planting may be done in this area without consent of the Department of Public Works.