New Jersey Statutes Title 40. Municipalities and Counties 40 § 37-5

a. The planting, trimming, spraying, care and protection thereof;

b. The regulation and control of the use of the ground surrounding the same so far as may be necessary for their proper growth, care and protection;

c. The moving or requiring the removal of any tree or part thereof, dangerous to public safety;

d. The care and control of the parks and parkways;

e. The encouragement of arboriculture.