Tree Subsidies in New Jersey totaled $1.2 million from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in New Jersey Receiving tree subsidies, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Tree Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $553,552 | 45.6% | 45.6% |
| 2 | Atlantic County, New Jersey | $234,835 | 19.3% | 64.9% |
| 3 | Camden County, New Jersey | $204,630 | 16.8% | 81.7% |
| 4 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $100,176 | 8.2% | 90.0% |
| 5 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $69,468 | 5.7% | 95.7% |
| 6 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $22,781 | 1.9% | 97.6% |
| 7 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $9,234 | 0.8% | 98.3% |
| 8 | Salem County, New Jersey | $6,933 | 0.6% | 98.9% |
| 9 | Warren County, New Jersey | $6,017 | 0.5% | 99.4% |
| 10 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $4,773 | 0.4% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $2,804 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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