Mature street tree near a sidewalk in a Lackawanna County, PA neighborhood

Tree Removal Permits in Lackawanna County, PA: What Northeast Pennsylvania Homeowners Must Know

Most homeowners in Lackawanna County do not need a permit to remove a tree on their own private property. That’s the short, honest answer, and it surprises a lot of people who’ve heard horror stories about fines. The catch is in the exceptions, and those exceptions are exactly where homeowners get into trouble. If your […]

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Emerald Ash Borer in Northeast Pennsylvania: Is Your Ash Tree Already at Risk?

If you have an ash tree in your yard anywhere in Northeast Pennsylvania, it’s almost certainly already at risk from the emerald ash borer. That’s not a scare tactic. The beetle has been in Pennsylvania since 2007 and has spread across the entire state, and our region is squarely in its path. The hard truth […]

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Leftover tree stump in a Nicholson, PA, backyard after tree removal

Stump Grinding After Tree Removal: What Happens If You Leave the Stump Behind?

You finally got that dead maple or storm-damaged oak taken down. The yard looks open again, the danger is gone, and you’re ready to move on. Then the crew leaves, and you’re staring at a flat, fresh stump sitting in the middle of your lawn. It seems harmless. Maybe even kind of rustic. So you […]

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