Clarks Green borough and the surrounding South Abington Township make up part of the Abingtons north of Scranton, next to Clarks Summit. Lots are generally larger and more suburban, with tall oaks, maples and evergreens and more wooded acreage in the township.
Common tree problems here
- Tall trees close to homes in mature subdivisions. Removals here are often big single-tree jobs requiring cranes or extensive rigging.
- Evergreens under snow and ice: white pines and hemlocks can lose big limbs in heavy wet snow.
- Ash decline in yards and woodlots (PA DCNR: emerald ash borer).
Permits
A borough and a township can have different rules. We couldn't confirm published tree-permit rules for Clarks Green or South Abington online, so check with the borough or township office before removing any tree near the road. Next door, Clarks Summit requires a Shade Tree Commission permit for borough street trees; see Clarks Summit. For private trees, check the contractor's registration and insurance (PA Attorney General: home improvement contractor registration) and call 811 before grinding (PA One Call (811)).
Nearby towns
Scranton 路 Dunmore 路 Clarks Summit 路 Dickson City 路 Old Forge 路 Wilkes-Barre 路 Moosic 路 Taylor 路 Throop 路 Archbald 路 Jessup 路 Olyphant 路 Pittston
Helpful guides
- Emergency Tree Removal After a Storm in NEPA: What to Do
- Stump Grinding Cost in Scranton, PA: Typical Prices and What Changes Them
- Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tree Removal in Pennsylvania?
- Tree Fell on My House or Car: What to Do, Step by Step
- All guides
Before you hire anyone
- Ask for a written quote that says whether stump grinding, log removal and cleanup are included.
- Ask for a certificate of liability insurance and workers' comp. In Scranton, tree businesses must carry at least $500,000 bodily injury / $100,000 property damage liability and workers' comp, and register with the PA Attorney General (Scranton City Code, Ch. 434 Art. II (Trees) 搂434-6).
- Check their PA Home Improvement Contractor registration number (PA Attorney General: home improvement contractor registration).
- Get two or three quotes for non-emergency work.