Expert Tree Service has been trusted by landowners in Athens and Greene County for the community’s tree removal and trimming needs for generations. Our family-owned local business has always offered service that is licensed, safe and effective.
Call us today at 845-331-6782 to schedule a consultation!

Athens, NY’s Most Common Trees
According to the town’s most recent tree inventory as of 2020, the most common trees in Athens, NY are:
- Sugar Maple – 51
- Norway Maple – 39
- Callery Pear – 35
- Red Maple – 22
- Crabapple – 20
- Honey Locust – 12
- Silver Maple – 12
- Black Walnut – 11
Athens, NY’s Tree Removal Laws
In the Village of Athens, the Department of Public Works can prune the branches of any tree that hangs over streets and rights-of-way, even if they are on private property. They can also remove trees after giving 60 days of notice (they will bill you afterwards). If you remove a tree, a stump that’s larger than 12 inches of diameter must be ground to “several inches below the existing level of soil” and then re-seeded.
Our Tree Services Offered in Athens, NY
We offer the following tree services in Athens:
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming & Pruning
- Emergency Storm Cleanup
- Feeding & Cabling