Tree Removal & Heritage Trees: Edison vs New Brunswick

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my Edison property?

For routine removal of a dead, diseased, or hazardous tree on private property, no Township permit is typically required. For development projects or removal of multiple healthy mature trees, Edison's tree-protection ordinance (under N.J.A.C. 7:8) applies, requiring replacement and potential soil-erosion permits.

Who do I contact to remove a Township street tree?

Contact Edison Public Works at 732-985-7800. The Township will evaluate the tree, and if removal is approved, may require replanting at the owner's expense. Unauthorized removal of a street tree exposes you to fines plus the appraised value of the tree.

What about trees in Roosevelt Park?

Roosevelt Park and other county parks are managed by the Middlesex County Parks Department, not Edison Township. Tree removal in county parks is controlled by county regulations and requires county approval. Trees in Township-owned parks are controlled by Edison Public Works.

Do I need a permit to cut down a tree in New Brunswick?

Tree removal in New Brunswick is governed by local ordinances and NJ Shade Tree Commission authority (N.J.S.A. 40:64). Street tree removal requires city approval.

What are the tree removal rules in New Brunswick?

State Law: N.J.S.A. 40:64 (Shade Tree Commission). Street Trees: City approval required for removal. Private Trees: Generally no permit for private property. Contact: New Brunswick Public Works.