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Dead Tree Removal · Statewide

Dead Tree Removal in New Hampshire

Dead Tree Removal in New Hampshire: a dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area. Locally, emerald ash borer: First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

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Tree problems in New Hampshire that call for dead tree removal

1
Emerald ash borer
First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.
2
Ice storms
The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.
3
Nor'easters and wet snow
Heavy snow and wind break pines and tip trees on rocky soil.

What dead tree removal covers

A dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area.

How dead tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

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Trees in New Hampshire that most often need dead tree removal

Ash: Emerald ash borer since 2013
White pine: Most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures
Eastern hemlock: Hemlock woolly adelgid in the south

Timing in New Hampshire

Winter: Ice storms and nor'easters
Summer: Thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants
Late fall–winter: Planned removals on frozen ground

Tree rules and permits in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has no statewide permit for removing trees on private residential lots, but the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act limits tree cutting near protected shorelines.
Scenic roads designated by towns can require a hearing before cutting trees in the road right-of-way.

Sources (checked 2026-10-04)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of dead tree removal in New Hampshire

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for dead tree removal.

Dead Tree Removal in New Hampshire: common questions

Do I need a permit for dead Tree Removal in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has no statewide permit for removing trees on private residential lots, but the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act limits tree cutting near protected shorelines. Scenic roads designated by towns can require a hearing before cutting trees in the road right-of-way.

Which trees in New Hampshire most often need dead tree removal?

Ash: emerald ash borer since 2013 White pine: most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures Eastern hemlock: hemlock woolly adelgid in the south

When is the best time for dead tree removal in New Hampshire?

Winter: Ice storms and nor'easters Summer: Thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants

Emerald ash borer: what does it mean for dead tree removal in New Hampshire?

First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

Ice storms: what does it mean for dead tree removal in New Hampshire?

The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.

Nor'easters and wet snow: what does it mean for dead tree removal in New Hampshire?

Heavy snow and wind break pines and tip trees on rocky soil.

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