Tree Laws in the Hudson Valley: How do you know if it’s legal to cut down your tree? (UPDATED for 2026)
The significance of trees to the Hudson Valley and Catskills region is well-documented. Many important developments in history have hinged on trees, whether the need to cut them down, protect them from new invasive species,...
How New Plant Hardiness Zones Affect Hudson Valley Tree Care
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released new Plant Hardiness Zone Maps, including for our region in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskills. Plant hardiness zones are geographic areas defined by climate conditions that help gardeners...
New Paltz, NY’s 6 Most Common Trees and 8 Most Common Tree Diseases
The Town of New Paltz, NY in Ulster County has been a Certified Tree City USA for over 30 years. To maintain this impressive run, they had to complete a comprehensive tree inventory in 2018....
The Top Nine Myths About Tree Care in the Hudson Valley
As residents of the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, caring for our trees is essential to maintaining the beauty and health of our properties, landscapes and communities. However, it’s also important to debunk some common...
Red Hook, NY’s 6 Most Common Trees and How to Maintain Them
Both the Town and Village of Red Hook, in New York’s Dutchess County, are certified as “Tree Cities.” They both meet program’s core requirements, which are to maintain a tree board/department, have a tree care...
Poughkeepsie, NY’s 12 Most Common Trees and How to Care for Them
These days, it seems like every city in the Mid-Hudson Valley is a certified “Tree City,” meaning it has an authorized Tree Commission, a Tree planning Ordinance, a budget of $2 per capita for trees,...
Catskill NY’s Top 11 Trees: Essential Care & Maintenance Tips
Catskill, NY is the county seat of Greene County, an area that we know well for its collection of unique and beautiful trees. In 2019, Catskill joined dozens of other municipalities across the state in...
Kingston, NY’s 19 Most Common Trees and How to Care for Them
Trees are a big deal in Kingston, NY. The city has been named a “Tree City USA” for 27 straight years, because it meets the following conditions: • Maintains a tree board or department.• Has...
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