Fair Lawn is offering free trees to borough residents this fall. Here's how to get one
Fair Lawn residents wanting to beautify their street can receive a free tree this fall thanks to an ongoing tree planting program by the borough.
The program, which started a few years ago, has increased in demand in recent times, said Mayor Kurt Peluso. The initiative is a combined effort from the borough’s Green Team and Shade Tree advisory committees and the mayor and council.
“We really want a tree canopy going down every street in Fair Lawn,” Peluso said. “If you ever take a ride down Third and Fourth Street or Fair Lawn Avenue, it looks great with these older, mature trees. We’re starting the progression. It takes time for the trees to grow, but we’re really excited about adding trees to Fair Lawn.”
Planting schedule
Peluso said the initiative was funded by a combination of borough funds and grant funding. The requested free trees are planted twice a year, during fall and spring.
The free trees can be planted in any borough right of way, the grass strip between the sidewalk and street curb. The borough is offering eight types of trees, and residents can choose what they feel would best fit their area. A Facebook post about the program does note, however, that the borough "cannot guarantee" that it can honor a request for a specific type of tree.
Peluso said the trees need minimal care after being planted, and residents can ask the Shade Tree Advisory Committee any questions they might have about the care.
How to request free tree
Residents can request a tree by going to fairlawn.org and click on “Service Request.” After typing in your address, click “New Tree Request” on the dropdown box. Those wanting trees can also call the Department of Public Works at 201-794-5305.
The eight types of trees being offered are willow oak, swamp white oak, black gum, red maple, American hophornbeam, hedge maple, Allegheny serviceberry and Eastern redbud. Pictures of the trees can be found on the Fair Lawn official Facebook page.
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