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Paramus is the Number One Tree City USA in the State of New Jersey and is recognized on both the state
and national level as the preeminent Tree City USA in New Jersey. This is a significant accomplishment
since there are nearly 125 Tree City communities in New Jersey.
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Since 1951 the Borough of Paramus Shade Tree & Parks Commission has been planting and managing the community
tree resources because they add significantly to the "quality of life" in Paramus.
Because of our geographic location, Paramus is bisected by major highways that produce pollutants and dust.
Trees not only absorb and mitigate pollutants and dust, but significantly reduce noise in residential areas.
Transition tree buffers have been developed between the residential and commercial properties to also help
eliminate pollutants and noise from the highways. An extensive street tree planting has been established and
is being maintained by the Shade Tree & Parks Commission. Nearly 30,000 street trees make up the community
street tree program in Paramus.
In addition to improving the quality of life in Paramus and mitigating pollution, street trees also reduce
energy costs and add significantly to the value of the homes, municipal properties and commercial properties.
Recent studies by real estate companies confirm that residential properties on tree lined streets have an
increased value of 7-10% over homes on street without trees. Trees add significantly to the quality of life
in Paramus.
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