MISSION STATEMENT

The Joint Coastal Management Commission (JCMC) is a joint commission between the Village of Head-of-the-Harbor and the Village of Nissequogue. The JCMC is charged with ensuring that building applications are consistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, which articulates objectives for the preservation, protection and proactive development of our two villages. These policies serve as a guideline for protection of natural coastal features including the plants and trees critical to slope stabilization and water filtration, development of water- dependent uses, protection of fish and wildlife, promotion of the use of sustainable native species in plantings, safe public access to the shoreline, preservation of historic and scenic resources, protection of water and air resources and safeguarding the vital economic, social and environmental interests of its citizens.

SUSTAINING AND SUSTAINABLE PLANTINGS

The villages of Head-of-the-Harbor and Nissequogue encourage the use of native plantings as a form of habitat restoration to preserve the natural character of our sea- and road-scapes. Native plants are more drought-tolerant than non-native species, are adapted to local climate conditions, soils, require minimal if any fertilization, and help maintain natural ecological diversity.

Obviously some plants are adapted to sunny dry locations, others to damp shady ones, and so on. Similarly some trees and shrubs grow to sizes best suited for particular locations in a given landscape. Careful matching of tree to site should prevent it from becoming a hazard in the future.

The trees and shrubs listed below have been chosen because of their value to wildlife for shelter and food. They have been recommended by Nature Conservancy, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other groups because they are not generally invasive. LIPA provides a list of trees suitable for planting under electric wires.