Building & Grounds
The Village government strives to preserve a natural and healthy environment. In this section you will find information about the health and welfare of residents, trees and vegetation, water, and wildlife.
Building
Building Conditions Survey 2/8/22
Drainage
Parkland and Resident Properties
Two local pests, mile-a-minute weed and spotted lanternfly have been seen in or near Shoreham Village.
Deer
According to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation it is illegal to intentionally feed deer (and moose!).
Native Trees and Plants
The Village is committed to promoting the growth of native plants and minimizing the use of non-native and invasive species.
Our native trees are heading for a crisis that will affect the Village's woodland character. As our mature oaks, hickories, and red maples die off they are not being replaced due to the young trees being eaten by deer before they have a chance to mature. However, there are steps you can take to mitigate this problem:
- Keep your mature trees properly pruned so that they can withstand strong winds and stay healthy to keep producing acorns, nuts, and seeds that can repopulate our patches of forests.
- Put cages around native plants until they are big enough to be above deer browsing.
Chapter 28 of the Village Code deals with trees and vegetation. It should be consulted before any planting, pruning, removal, or maintenance to trees and vegetation.
Here are some resources to help you make good choices when considering any work in your yard.
The Long Island Native Plant Initiative
LINPI is an all-volunteer cooperative effort of over 30 non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, nursery professionals, and citizens. The mission of this organization is to protect the genetic integrity and heritage of Long Island native plant populations and thus biodiversity from a landscape to genetic level, by establishing commercial sources of genetically appropriate local (ecotypic) plant materials for use in nursery, landscaping, and habitat restoration activities.
Finding Alternatives to Invasive Ornamental Plants in New York
The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area
Our Mission: To conserve LIISMA’s biodiversity, wildlife habitat, recreation resources, scenic quality, and crop production, while protecting human health and safety, by facilitating cooperation and coordination among land owners and managers to reduce the threat of human-introduced invasive species; and to reduce the costs of invasive species management by preventing and eradicating new invasive species infestations before they become established.
NY iMapInvasives
NY iMapInvasives is an online, collaborative, GIS-based database and mapping tool that serves as the official invasive species database for New York State.
Organic Lawn Maintenance Program
Since 2010, all Village parklands are maintained organically, without the use of man-made fertilizers or pesticides.
Our transition to organics began with a two-year pilot that involved organic maintenance of a 2/3rd acre lawn located around the playground and courts on the north side of Briarcliff Road. This location was chosen because it is an environmentally sensitive area, being located near the Long Island Sound and a popular play area for many children.
The program was a success, and was expanded to include all lawns and beds, including the original park, as well as Joe's Field and all the grounds around the Village Hall.
We hope that this organic success will serve as an inspiration to individual homeowners and other municipalities.