Toms River, NJ Tree Protection: Heritage & Protected Trees (2026)

All trees with a DBH of 16 inches or greater and any other landmark tree occurring in the disturbance zone shall be specifically identified by location on the map and listed on a separate schedule showing species, DBH, height and condition. All efforts shall be made to preserve such trees, including, if necessary, relocation of infrastructure, roadways, and buildings;

(10) For projects involving the permitted removal of trees, provisions for replacement of trees shall be made in accordance with § 348-12.9 and incorporated into the tree management plan, as required;

(11) The location of existing and proposed structures and improvements, if any;

(12) Twelve copies of said tree management plan, or a different number of copies as may be required by the approving board, shall be submitted to the approving board in accordance with this article.

D. The average wooded acre shall be determined as follows:

(1) A partial, statistical inventory of all trees having DBH of four inches or greater shall be conducted using fixed-radius sample plots. A minimum sampling intensity of 10% (one-tenth acre sample plot for each acre being assessed) shall be required. Height, DBH, species and condition of all trees occurring in the sample plots shall be recorded. All statistical sample plot centers shall be staked or otherwise visibly marked in the field to allow for Township inspection. No trees or plot centers need to be surveyed for this task;

(2)