Shade Tree Commission

Regular Meetings

  • 6:30 p.m. (effective April 2025)
  • The 1st Tuesday of every month
  • Township Building
    616 Germantown Pike
    Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-1821
Applicants who wish to appear on the meeting agenda for plan reviews must submit all plans and requests no less than three-weeks (15 business days) prior to the next regularly scheduled public meeting. 

Members

  • Christian Fassbender, Chair
  • Natalie Borkowski, Vice-Chair
  • David D'Amore
  • Fran Kelly
  • Vera Kosabutski

Board of Supervisors Liaison


    Jacy Toll

Commission Duties


The Shade Tree Commission of Whitemarsh Township consists of 5 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve overlapping 5-year terms with administrative responsibility of Chapter 55, Tree Protection Standards, of the Code of the Township of Whitemarsh. The Shade Tree Commission is established to:
  • Preserve, protect and maintain existing trees in Whitemarsh Township and to increase the overall tree canopy and under-story on both public and private lands therein.
  • To preserve, protect and encourage the replacement of native species with native species.
  • Review and provide recommendations on landscaping required for subdivision and land development projects and ensure the selection of proper and suitable plant materials.
  • Regulate the planting, removal and maintenance of vegetation within the ultimate rights of way of streets and highways within the township.

Tree Donations


Many residents have expressed an interest in donating a tree for planting in parks and open spaces.  While the Township cannot provide a tax-deductible receipt for donations, our friends at Community Canopy Project can!  Community Canopy Project is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving the PlyMar area.  Donors have the option to restrict donations for use in Whitemarsh Township.

Visit the Community Canopy Project website HERE.

Be sure to check this page and the Weekly Newsletter for announcements for volunteer planting opportunities.  Most take place in the Fall months when conditions are ideal for tree planting.