New Jersey's Big Tree Program identifies and catalogues the largest individual trees in the state according to species. The printing of the 1954 listing of New Jersey's biggest trees by the New Jersey Division of the Society of American Foresters initiated the development of the Big Tree Program, which is now coordinated by the Community Forestry Program. Only trees that are native to New Jersey or ones that have become naturalized (capable of reproducing under our climatic conditions) are considered for inclusion on New Jersey's Big Tree List. Each nominated tree is verified by a representative of the Community Forestry Program. Measurements and photographs of the tree are taken and the condition of the tree is recorded. If you would like to nominate a potential New Jersey Big Tree, please complete the New Jersey Champion Tree Nomination form*.