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…

Acid Rain and Its Effects on Trees

Acid rain is common throughout the Long Island and New York area. Acid rain is a result of high pollution and air contamination. It is a result of the burning of fossil fuels and waste gases, containing sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Once these gases are introduced into the atmosphere, it then combines with the rain,…

The American Sycamore Tree also known as Platanus Occidentalis

Clearview Tree and Land is very knowledgeable and has extensive experience with all tree species. The American Sycamore tree, also know an as Platanus Occidentalis, is a very durable tree, with a fast growth rate. This tree species is native to the North American Region. In its young stages the Sycamore tree tends to have…

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…

What is Tree Dormancy?

You might ask, “Is there such a thing that of a tree going dormant?” and the answer is YES. Tree dormancy is when a tree’s developmental and metabolic cycle either slows down substantially or completely ceases. Tree dormancy is closely related to environmental changes. It helps the tree conserve energy while enduring extreme weather changes,…

Tree & Shrub Winter Preparation in New York City & Long Island

During the Fall season, temperatures substantially drop. It is best to begin preparing your trees and shrubs towards the late Fall/ early Winter season, for the upcoming weathering conditions. The pruning of all trees and shrubs is highly suggested in order to remove any dead wood, diseased, or potentially dangerous tree limbs/branches, that may become…