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TREE DESTROYING PEST INFORMATION:

The following information pertains to pests which have infested trees in several states, including how to identify and report them, and what is currently being done to eradicate them.  The Asian Long Horned Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer, and Sirex Woodwasp are responsible for destorying entire tree populations over extremely wide areas, including some areas of New York State.  Both are a severe threat to the health and existence of urban and natural forests across the United States. 

Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Information

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  HOW CAN I GET A TREE PLANTED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE?

  ANSWER: There are two ways in which a homeowner can have a tree planted

  on the right-of-way in front of their home. Many residents have chosen to

   purchase a right-of-way tree planting through the Village!

  FIRST: contact the Municipal Tree Board and enquire if there will be any trees

  planted in your neighborhood soon.  The Tree Board is constantly assessing 

  needs and updating plans.  Your neighborhood could be next.

  SECOND: you may purchase a tree through the Village to be planted!  Down

  load the form- HOMEOWNER TREE PURCHASE REQUEST- below on this

  website. Complete the quick and easy form, return it to or mail it to the

  Village Building Department, and a Tree Board representative will contact

  you.  They will schedule a visit to your property, assess the proposed planting

  sites, and make recommendations about what trees are both best and

  appropriate to plant.  They will talk about those trees with you and help you

  make your selections.  Your plans and tree selections will be approved,

  you'll make your payment at the clerk's office, your trees will ordered, 

  delivered, and installed for your enjoyment!  

  DO NOT purchase and plant a tree on village right-of-way without consulting

  with and obtaining approval of the Municipal Tree Board- it is AGAINST THE

  LAW! 

  The Tree Board welcomes your interest, encourages tree purchases and 

  plantings and will work to accomodate your needs!  All planting is done in the 

  Spring. The cost of a high-quality tree- 2" caliper, delivered, planted, and

  mulched is $175... no landscaper can match that price or quality! 

  If you would like to begin this simple process, you may do so at any time. 

  Please note the following:

  •  Trees requested after Spring planting will be planted the following year.

  •  Spring trees are ordered in February- it may be possible to add your tree!

  •  Small trees are required under utility lines.

  •  Large trees will be planted on all other sites supporting large trees.

  ANSWER: There are other ways citizens can help the Village forest

  without buying a tree! 

   If there are newly or recently planted trees in your neighborhood,

  do what you can to keep them watered and mulched in the hot,

  dry summer months.  The Tree Board and DPW do what they can with

  limited resources.  You can be a huge help by watering a tree!  There

  is helpful information on this website and below in the article

  "High Quality Trees - How Much Water Does a Tree Need?".  You'll find

  information about watering and mulching a tree.  Read the helpful links

  on this site... they'll help you become an educated tree helper!

  Notes of caution: 

  • Do not mulch a tree with fresh wood chips.  They will deplete the nitrogen

  in the soil and harm the tree!  Use commerically prepared mulch or compost. 

  • Do not ever use a "weed-whacker" around the base of a tree!  It will damage

  the tree and possibly lead to disease and/or the death of the tree. 

  • Do not mound mulch around the trunk of the tree!  This can lead to rot and

  other undesirable situations for the tree!  Refer to the helpful information on

  this site proper mulching techniques and the dangers of mulch volcanoes.

  • DO NOT PRUNE, TRIM, OR DAMAGE ANY VILLAGE STREET TREE IN 

      ANY WAY!  YOU WILL BE ARRESTED AND CHARGED!

  When in doubt, call the Code Enforcement Officer!  If you believe a tree needs

  pruning, trimming, or other maintenance, contact the Municipal Tree Board or

  Code Enforcement Officer.  They will be happy to assess the situation and

  provide the right care at the right time!  We appreciate your enthusiasm, but 

  please- let us take care of anything major!

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