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Floral Park |
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| Tree Department |
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The Village Tree Department is vital to keeping our trees healthy and safe. The tree crew consists of a team of three. Now and then a storm will take a tree down. The crew tries to remove it as quickly as possible, day or night. We like to see a fallen tree replaced with a young, healthy tree, as each young tree represents an investment in the Village’s future. |
| Arbor Day |
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Arbor Day was first proclaimed on March 12, 1874. Yearly, the Village observes the day with a special planting and public education program. In keeping with this tradition, tree crew members are always encouraged to attend programs related to various aspects of their work, including safety in handling equipment. In addition, the Public Works Department has maintained a membership in the Long Island Arbor Association and has secured reference and in-service educational material. The Village realizes the importance of maintaining trees in our suburban environment and will continue with its comprehensive tree program. Arborist The Village has $500 in the tree budget for an arborist. Whenever a special problem arises, the advice of a tree expert has been most helpful in saving trees. |
| Tree Planting Program |
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Our Village tree program is a model program. It calls for the planting of an average of 125 trees annually. Healthy trees are never removed unless deemed hazardous or diseased. Because of the aging population of trees, particularly maples, nearly 150 trees are removed each year. The familiar orange “X” can be seen on these trees as contractors prepare to remove them. |
| Suburban Trees |
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Certain species of trees thrive well in suburban areas. Tree disease can travel from one tree to another quite easily. For this reason, today like-species are not planted next to one another. Each year, species are selected on the basis of availability. The cost of a single tree depends on the diameter of the trunk. Contracts for trees and planting are awarded through a bidding process. A tree ordinance was enacted by the Village to require all utilities to secure a permit to enter the Village to do necessary tree trimming. They are required to notify the resident when tree trimming is planned. Utilities must inform the Department of Public Works of the date and location the tree work will begin. Residents are encouraged to have one or more trees planted by their homes. There is no charge. A tree list is maintained at the Department of Public Works. Just call 326-6320 to place your residence on the list. The department also does spot checks to find locations for trees. Follow-up visits are made to discuss the possibility with the property owners. |
| Wire-Friendly Trees |
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In 1996, the first wire-friendly trees were introduced into Floral Park. This grew out of LIPA’s wire friendly tree program. LIPA offers a $25 rebate for every wire-friendly tree planted. Most of these trees reach a height of approximately 35 feet, and the trunk and main branches are unlikely to cause a problem in later years. Therefore, they remain more attractive, stable, and healthy. Every year, approximately 60 wire-friendly trees are planted within the Village. |
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Last Updated on
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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