Insurance Agencies and Trees

Clearview Tree and Land works hand in hand with insurance agencies. We can accommodate property owners with tree removal emergencies and tree pruning requested by their insurance company. Homeowners are responsible to secure the safety of their home and their property by purchasing homeowners insurance. Identifying possible hazards that may cause damages to the home/property…

What is a Tree Crotch?

A tree crotch is a pocket located at the bottom of a point of connection, between two or more tree limbs or tree trunks. There are several forms and types of tree crotches that can be identified on various tree species. There are three TYPES of crotches that can be found within both hardwood trees…

De-icing Salt and its Effects on the Environment

Clearview Tree and Land has observed that the use of de-icing salt has greatly increased within the last couple of years,  through Nassau County, Queens and NYC areas. De-icing salt is usually composed of sodium chloride, calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride, and rock. Salt has water absorbing, as well as corrosive characteristics, which many can visibly…

Tree Pruning Tools and Gear Safety

Tree pruning can be a very dangerous task and if not done properly can become a huge liability for the pruner and their surrounding environment. Tree pruning usually takes place during the dormant seasons, December-February, in Nassau County, Suffolk County and NYC. Tree pruning requires plenty of tools with sharp edges, pinching points, and possibly…

General Tree Composition

A trees structure is generally made up of 3 components. The 3 components are the stump and roots, the branches leaves (tree crown), and then the woody structure (tree trunk) that connects the roots and leaves. The lower portion of the tree would consist of the stump and roots. The tree roots typically lie below…

Hire a Professional Tree Company & Avoid a Headache

In today’s economy, everyone is trying to pinch their pennies, cut corners, and buy things on the cheaper side. However, there are some things you just CANNOT skimp on, one being hiring tree service professionals. When a tree on your property has to be removed, the first thing you should do is call a tree…

Winter Winds and Tree Removal in Nassau County

Many Long Island residents have seen a major drop in temperatures these last few days. These are the coldest temperatures NYC has seen in twenty years. And with these frigid temperatures came gusty winter winds, making the wind chill -4 degrees at some points of the day. Though we may try to avoid these extreme…