Tree Removal & Stump Grinding in Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light sits at the northern tip of Long Beach Island around the lighthouse and Barnegat Light State Park, with one of the island's few remaining maritime forests of cedar, holly and black cherry, plus a working fishing harbor. Tell us about your job and we'll pass it to one local, independent tree company that serves Barnegat Light.

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Tree permits in Barnegat Light

Barnegat Light adopted Ordinance 2024-10 in September 2024, adding Street Tree Regulations to Chapter 66. Removing a street tree 2.5 inches or more requires a like-kind replacement as directed by the Code Enforcement Officer or Borough Engineer. For other trees, the 6-inch rule applies to owners other than single-family homeowners, and residents removing fewer than 4 trees per acre in 5 years are exempt, as are hazard trees. Check with borough hall if you're unsure whether a tree is in the right-of-way.

Local notes for Barnegat Light

Maritime forest: the state park's holly, cedar and cherry forest is protected; private lots nearby share the same species and salt exposure.
Street trees: replacement applies to right-of-way trees 2.5 inches and up, so confirm where your lot line is.
Black pines: many are dying (black pine decline).
Neighbors: Long Beach Township and Harvey Cedars.

Before you hire

New Jersey requires tree care businesses to be licensed through the NJ Board of Tree Experts. Ask for the company's Licensed Tree Care Operator number and certificate of insurance. For stump grinding, the free 811 utility markout is required before digging (NJ One Call).

Storm damage or a tree on a wire?

If there is immediate danger, call 911. Stay away from downed lines and report them to your electric utility (JCP&L, 1-888-544-4877, serves most of Ocean County). Then see what to do after a storm and what insurance usually covers.