Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawHow to Tell If a Tree Needs to Be RemovedNot every struggling tree needs to come down. Here’s how an arborist decides between removal and preservation — and the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•May 27, 2026•8 min readA […]
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Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree Law7 Signs a Tree Is Dying or DangerousA failing tree often warns you months before it falls. Here are the seven red flags our arborists look for on Essex and Morris County properties — and what each one means.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified […]
Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawDo You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in NJ?In New Jersey, whether you need a permit depends entirely on your town. Here’s how local ordinances, DBH thresholds, and replacement rules actually work — and how we handle them.Dave Lombardi, ISA […]
Home › The Canopy › Safety & NJ Tree LawSafety & NJ Tree LawWho’s Liable for a Fallen Tree in NJ?A neighbor’s tree crashes onto your roof — whose insurance pays? In New Jersey the answer usually comes down to one word: negligence.Dave Lombardi, ISA Certified Arborist•January 28, 2026•8 min readFallen tree liability in New […]