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Welcome

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The Alpine Environmental Commission
focuses on the preservation of the environment in our borough,
with particular concern for the community's tree resources.


Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)
A disease that affects beech tree species (particularly American beech) and has been spreading rapidly in New Jersey & other states.

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Pictured above: Symptomatic beech leaves afflicted with BLD. This photo was taken against the light sky to show the opaque banding of diseased leaf tissue, an indicative symptom of BLD. Photo credit: Jean Epiphan, Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

BLD is caused by an invasive nematode. A nematode is a microscopic round-
worm that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Wind, rain, and wild life carry the nematodes from tree to tree. Birds have the potential to carry the nematodes long distances.

BLD causes rapid decline and mortality that can occur between 2 to 10 years depending on tree size.

RUTGERS extension service
recommends the use of Polyphosphite 30. Polyphosphite materials are thought to work by stimulating the natural defense response in treated trees.

Homeowners or their landscapers can apply Doggett DOG-PHITE 0-0-29 to trunk and roots. This can be done with a watering can.

Learn more about BLD at
Rutgers Beech Leaf Disease & Mgt


Commission members:
Lorraine Mattes, Chairperson
Valentina Arnold • Nancy Dhulipala
June Kalajian • Evelyn Passante • Mary Ellen Snow
Marie Bosworth • Britta Pedersen • Dineen Policano
Meetings are held as noted on the bulletin board in the Alpine Borough Hall

Direct all EC official correspondence to the Building Dept
For general inquiries or comments, contact the EC

The Alpine Environmental Commission is established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within the territorial limits of the Borough, and shall have the powers provided in N.J.S.A. 40:56A-1 through 40:56A-6, as the same may, from time to time, be amended.

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