Lot
Total Trees You are Replanting
Property Location
Replacement Trees/Fees
Trees interfering with septic or, growing in sewer easement
State
Block
ZIP
Residential Property?
Tree Removal Information
Millstone Township Recommended Tree List Shade/Street Tree with no overhead wires
Property Current Use
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Tree Preservation and Removal Plan
Property Address
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Millstone Township Heritage Tree Standards
City
Acreage
Zone
Total Minimum Required Replacement Trees
  • Contacts
  • Details
  • Clearings and Plantings
  • Attachments
  • Fees and Certifications
Email
Address
Phone #
Contractor Information
Contact Person Name
Phone #
Property Owner is the Applicant?
City, State, ZIP
Company Name
Person preparing Tree Replacement Plan is same as
Address
Emergency Phone #
Profession
Contractor is the Applicant?
Email
Email
Person preparing Tree Replacement Plan is same as
Full Name
Type
Person preparing Tree Preservation and Removal Plan
City, State, ZIP
Address
Property Owner Information (for location of work site)
City, State, ZIP
City, State, ZIP
Applicant Information
License #
Company Name
Phone #
Person preparing Tree Replacement Plan
Company Name
Phone #
Email
Profession
Full Name
Address
City, State, ZIP
Full Name
Address
Full Name
Phone #
Email
Total # of Trees
Minimum Required Replacement Trees
Description for removal of non-exempt Trees (subject to replanting)
Application to remove non-exempt Trees
Quantity To Be Removed
Trees <6-inch DBH (street trees and trees planted as a Township requirement, are not exempt)
Trees posing a public health/safety concern (e.g. leaning over road)
6" to 10"
# of Evergreen Trees you are Replanting *
8" - 10"
DBH = diameter at breast height; the diameter of the tree when measured 4.5 feet above the ground on the uphill side of the tree.
2" - 2 1/2"
8" - 10"
Trees within 10’ of primary building only (e.g. accessory structures do not count)
Application for Trees Exempt from Replacement
Has the property been the subject of any prior application to the Planning Board or the Board of Adjustment?
> 22" up to 30"
Check All That Apply
> 10" up to 16"
Description for Removal of Trees meeting Exemption Criteria
Please explain why you are removing trees. Provide a separate description for each category selected above. if not applicable, type 'N/A' (for the exempt trees).
Application # (if any)
Nurseries
# of Trees
To be Confirmed by the Township of Millstone
Farms for production area with farm certification filed
> 30"
Date
2" - 2 1/2"
# of Deciduous Trees you are Replanting *
Dead, Diseased, or Hazardous
5"- 6"
> 16" up to 22"
A combination of both replacement trees and replacement fees may be utilized, please review ordinance for details.
Board
3 1/2" - 4"
Are any Heritage or Historic Trees proposed for removal?
Please explain why you are removing trees. For example, proposed construction project, aesthetics, etc.
Size Category (DBH)
5"- 6"
7"- 8"
3"- 3 1/2"
Invasive species (please specify in comments)
3 1/2" - 4"
Trees to be Removed & Planted
Deed of Easement on the Property.
Attachments
Freehold Soil Conservation District Permit.
Kindly confirm that you have attached the following
(Heritage Tree Removal) Written report prepared by a NJ Licensed Tree Expert or Professional Forester.
NJDEP Letter or interpretation (LOI).
Type Full Name :
Sign With Hand
Certification
Fees
Applicant Signature
Tree Replacement Table
Category Size of Tree to be Removed Qty. Replacement Trees
(multiply by quantity to be removed)		 Replacement Fee
(multiply by quantity to be removed and not replaced)
1 6" to 10" DBH x 1 2"-2 1/2" deciduous or 5'-6' evergreen tree x $240.00
2 Greater than 10" up to 16" x 2 2"-2 1/2" deciduous or 5'-6' evergreen tree x $420.00
3 Greater than 16" up to 22" x 2 3"-3 1/2" deciduous or 7'-8' evergreen tree x $840.00
4 Greater than 22" up to 30" x 4 3 1/2"-4" deciduous or 8'-10' evergreen tree x $1,680.00
5 Greater than 30" x 5 3 1/2"-4" deciduous or 8'-10' evergreen tree x $2,100.00
Applicant certifies that all statements and information made and privded as part of this application are true to the best of his/her knowledge. Owner/Applicant authorizes permission for the Township Zoning Officer or designee to enter the property for inspection, if required.
Fee Description Fee
Application Fee $50.00 for a Residential Property
OR
$150.00 for a Non-residential Property
Instructions

Basic Application Requirements

Applicant shall review form & become familiar with the application requirements.
The form does not have an option to save and come back. Please have the following ready:

  • Contact details (name, address, phone #)
  • Narrative of purpose
  • Aerial map (e.g. Google map), survey, plan, sketch showing locations, sizes (DBH), species, number of trees to be removed
  • Replacement plan with locations, caliper (1.5-inch minimum required), species
  • Sketch must show contractor access through your driveway to protect public infrastructure from any damage; the Township Engineer may consider alternate locations for good cause shown, but this will require a Street / Right-of-Way Opening Permit
  • Deer protection is required for 2 years after planting
  • Photos of trees to be removed

Please note:

  • Other information may be requested to support application
  • Application fees and contributions will be assessed after applications are reviewed
  • No fees apply to trees determined to be Exempt

Guidance and References: