
David Rice Memorial Tree Greenwich Village NYC Hudson and Bank St.

'NYC Million Trees' planted since 2006 need pruning for best vigor, property enhancement, and shade. Easiest, low-cost while still young.

MVR Project Arborist for 9A (West Side Hwy) Reconstruction. Street tree preservation was major issue for the community.

David Rice Memorial Tree Greenwich Village NYC Hudson and Bank St.
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H LINE Arborist (HLArb) is dedicated to sensible, efficient tree preservation and vigorous tree establishment
because a healthy, well-integrated street canopy/urban forest improves the quality of life for everyone.
Manhattan trees as 'Green Infrastructure', for example, in a densely-built, paved environment, improve air quality, cool NYC's 'air', and reduce water pollution for the whole region. In addition, street canopies not only enhance streets themselves, but experiences on sidewalks, and life in nearby buildings.
All city trees -- in parks, on the street or yards of commercial and residential properties-- contribute to these environmental values and objectives.
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City planting has challenges but in them lie seeds for invention. Mostly plantings must be resilient (to heat, use, etc). The greatest durability is needed for street and roofs, but today's sustainability demands hold for building Entries, Yards, and garden Courtyards.
CANOPY SHADE TREES
Of all plantings, canopy trees hold up best. Like tall ones on the street, small shade trees -- suited to small spaces and containers -- also do the most visually and environmentally, save money on energy bills, and grow property value.
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(MVR) Michael Victor Ruggiero, Consulting ISA-Certified Arborist
ISA-Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture #NY-5409A BS in Agriculture, with Distinction in Horticulture, Ohio State University