The Sherrill administration rounded out Earth Week, and celebrated Arbor Day, last Friday, April 24, by announcing the availability of $250,000 in grants to support municipal tree maintenance statewide. As the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection explained, “Trees can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs for homes and businesses by providing shade in summer and wind protection in winter, while also helping manage stormwater, reduce flooding and prevent soil erosion.”

As DEP Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak noted, trees also help improve air quality, create habitat for wildlife and…