Teamwork Strengthening Southampton Community Forestry

The Southampton Township Shade Tree Commission has partnered with youth volunteers to plant trees since 2011. They have created civic engagement opportunities and partnerships that have had a lasting impact on fellow residents and our children. The larger trees were planted with the assistance of the Department of Public Works.

2013 NJ Tree Foundation Grant

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In 2013, Southampton's Shade Tree Commission applied for and received a grant from the N.J. Tree Foundation to plant 50 tree saplings in the community. The Commission partnered with the Shawnee High School and Seneca High School Environmental Clubs to plant the trees. [Buddtown Road Soccer Field]

Tree Donations from 2012-2015

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Every year, since 2012, the Shade Tree Commission has  received donations from local businesses and residents to plant larger trees throughout the municipality around Arbor Day.

Donors Have Included:

Allen's Oil and Propane 
Artistic Landscaping
Atlantic City Electric
Buddtown Nursey
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sullivan
Mr. R.J. Haas and Mrs. Donna Fascenda

2014 National Wildlife Federation Grant

In 2014, Southampton's Shade Tree Commission applied for and received a grant from the National Wildlife Federation to plant 100 tree saplings in the community. The Commission partnered with the Shawnee High School and Seneca High School Environmental Clubs along with Scout Troop 31 to plant the trees. [Buddtown Road Soccer Field]

Tree-Giveaway in 2015

Southampton's Shade Tree Commission distributed Douglas-fir and Eastern White Pine tube seedlings at the National NeighborWoods® Month celebration, LeisureTowne Garden Club November meeting, Vincentown Garden Club November meeting, and at the Christmas in November in Vincentown.

See Some Examples