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      ASH TREE DISEASE

Although the emerald ash borer has ravaged ash trees throughout America and necessitated removal of most, certain trees in  New Jersey have merited special consideration for treatment in view of their significance to the community at large.
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According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, there are 24 million ash trees in the state, 15 of which are considered "Heritage” trees. Three of these Heritage ash trees are located in Burnham Park.

In July 2020, after much discussion, research and input from multiple sources, Morristown’s Mayor Dougherty authorized treatment of the three Heritage white ash trees in Burnham Park and a significant green ash tree on Hazlett Street. A licensed expert injected each tree with NEEM (Azadirachtin) to help minimize damage by the emerald ash borer and prolong the lives of these significant trees. 

We are extremely thankful to Mayor Dougherty and to Town Administrator Jillian Barrick for listening to community concerns and for making and implementing this decision.
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Morristown, NJ 07960
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