About Us
Our Mission: The New Jersey Tree Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees in New Jersey’s most underserved neighborhoods, where the need is greatest. Through tree planting, volunteerism, and partnerships, we assist communities in improving their environment & quality of life.
NJ Tree Foundation Board of Trustees
Jay Kaplan, Board President – Public Service Electric & Gas Peggy Middaugh, Board Secretary – Executive Director Worcester Tree Initiative, retired Mark C. Franz, Board Treasurer – Integra LifeSciences Corporation Robert Bartosz – Thomas Jefferson University William Comery – Landscape Architect/Certified Tree Expert Corey Lilliston – Home
Staff
Pam Zipse: Executive Director Pam is a NJ Licensed Tree Expert and has a degree in Forest Resource Management form SUNY ESF. Pam is also concerned about what might happen if the squirrels ever get organized. Lisa Simms: Green Streets Program
History
The NJ Tree Foundation has planted trees in New Jersey since 1998, starting with a free tree seedling giveaway to celebrate Arbor Day. In 2002, the organization started the Urban Airshed Reforestation Program to plant large trees, ten feet or taller,