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BLOOMSBURG SHADE TREE COMMISSION

The Town of Bloomsburg Town Council established the Shade Tree Commission in 1987. Since then, the Commission has made it their mission to plant trees that add to the tree canopy and enhance the beauty of the Town of Bloomsburg. The Bloomsburg Shade Tree Commission has been recognized as a member of the Tree City USA Organization for the past 26 years.

Town Council bestowed upon the Commission the responsibility of providing permits, rules and regulations for annual plantings, maintenance, protection and removal of trees in the public right-of-way for public health, safety and welfare.

Streetside trees are part of the Town’s infrastructure. They reduce heat stress on asphalt and concrete, which slows down the need for replacement. These trees also intercept rain and storm water, reducing pressure on sewer systems and reducing soil erosion.

REGULATIONS TO KNOW

The Shade Tree Ordinance requires property owners to plant and maintain street trees in the right of way (Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances).

Property owners’ responsibilities include keeping their street trees healthy, removing sick or dead ones, and replacing any they remove with appropriate size and species. These regulations also apply during construction and sidewalk replacement.

Planting, pruning, removing or cutting a street tree requires a free permit, available at the Town Hall or below. A permit is required if trees will be affected by construction and if roots will be disturbed for pipe or sidewalk work. Once your application is received at Town Hall, Commission Members will make their determination at the next scheduled public meeting.

Street trees must be chosen from among the tree species approved for use as street trees in Bloomsburg. The list of trees approved for Downtown is more limited than the list for residential streets. (You can plant whatever tree you like in your yard.)

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CONTACT

Contact: Lisa Dooley
Phone:  (570) 784-7123, ext. 123
Fax: (570) 784-1518

Shade Tree Commission Members

Sylvia Costa

Chair

Virginia Thorne

Member

Betsy Hancock

Member

Janine Penman

Member

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Shade Tree Commission Members

Virginia Thorne

Member

Betsy Hancock

Member

Sylvia Costa

Chair

Janine Penman

Member

VACANCY

Member Position

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