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Madison arborist reports rise in tree removals in 2024, proposes ordinance updates
Summary
The Shade Tree Management Board and the borough arborist reported a spike in tree removals last year tied to storm damage, construction and pests; they proposed ordinance and process changes including posting permit applications and establishing an appeal process using TREC-qualified experts.
Madison’s Shade Tree Management Board and borough arborist told the governing body on March 10 that tree removals spiked in 2024 and outlined proposed changes to the borough’s tree rules.
The Arborist Rich Wolowitz and Shade Tree Management Board Chair Jean Crockovia presented the annual Shade Tree Management Board report, saying 491 trees were removed boroughwide in 2024, driven by an August storm, construction projects and continued pest problems. They said 258 planting obligations were required for removed trees, 88 removals were recommended because trees were poor or diseased, and the borough collected $7,725 in tree-permit fees last year.
The report said public and private tree work is governed by Borough…
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