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
According to the 2020 tree inventory, the most common trees in Athens include sugar maple, Norway maple, Callery pear, red maple, crabapple, honey locust, silver maple, and black walnut. These species define much of the tree canopy across both the village and surrounding areas.
In most cases, you don’t need a permit. However, the Village of Athens Department of Public Works has the right to prune or remove trees that extend into public streets or rights-of-way—even if they are on private land. They must provide 60 days’ notice and may bill you for the work.
Yes. If you remove a tree in the Village of Athens, any stump wider than 12 inches must be ground down to several inches below the soil surface. The area must then be properly re-seeded to restore the landscape.
Absolutely. We’re familiar with local ordinances and stump removal guidelines in Athens and can ensure your tree work meets village requirements.
Yes. We’re available 24/7 for storm cleanup, dangerous limb removal, and fallen trees—whether the issue is in a residential yard, roadside, or commercial property.
Call us at 845-331-6782 or use the form on our website. We’ll schedule a free consultation to evaluate your tree needs and provide a no-obligation estimate.