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Hazardous Tree Removal in New Hampshire

Hazardous Tree Removal in New Hampshire: a hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use. Locally, ice storms: The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.
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Tree problems in New Hampshire that call for hazardous tree removal

  1. 1

    Ice storms

    The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.

  2. 2

    Nor'easters and wet snow

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

  3. 3

    Emerald ash borer

    First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

What hazardous tree removal covers

A hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use.

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

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Trees in New Hampshire that most often need hazardous tree removal

White pine
Most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures
Eastern hemlock
Hemlock woolly adelgid in the south
Red oak
Long-lived; spongy moth defoliation in outbreaks

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 hazardous tree removal in New Hampshire

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

Hazardous Tree Removal in New Hampshire: common questions

Do I need a permit for hazardous 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 hazardous tree removal?

White pine: most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures Eastern hemlock: hemlock woolly adelgid in the south Red oak: long-lived; spongy moth defoliation in outbreaks

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

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

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

The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.

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

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

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

First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

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