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.

Annual Reports

Audits

260399Trees planted since inception
95Tree survival rate for community-based tree plantings
119Parolees trained through Green Streets
2592Volunteer hours in FY 21-22

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,

Waterfront Park planting in Camden, video shot and created by Better World Photography