Tree Removal & Stump Grinding in Harvey Cedars, NJ

Harvey Cedars is the narrow borough on Long Beach Island between Loveladies and North Beach, named for the red cedars that once covered it. Lots are small and sandy, and many yards still have cedars, black pines and bayberry thickets. Tell us about your job and we'll pass it to one local, independent tree company that serves Harvey Cedars.

Tree services you can request in Harvey Cedars

Tree permits in Harvey Cedars

Harvey Cedars amended Chapter 21 in 2024 (Ordinance 2024-23) to adopt the state's tree removal and replacement rules: approval before removing street trees 2.5 inches or more or other trees 6 inches or more in diameter, with replacement starting at one 1.5-inch-caliper tree for trees up to about 13 inches and more for bigger trees. Hazard trees (dead, dying, infested, damaging a structure, or judged a threat by a certified arborist or Licensed Tree Expert) are exempt from fees and replacement. The same ordinance also updated the borough's dead-tree rules and banned planting certain invasive plants.

Local notes for Harvey Cedars

Cedars and black pines: red cedars hold up well; Japanese black pines are declining island-wide (black pine decline).
Absentee owners: many houses are second homes, so send photos and say whether someone can meet the crew.
Access: narrow lots mean climbing and small equipment; Long Beach Boulevard traffic makes off-season work easier.
Neighbors: Long Beach Township (Loveladies, North Beach) and Surf City.

Before you hire

New Jersey requires tree care businesses to be licensed through the NJ Board of Tree Experts. Ask for the company's Licensed Tree Care Operator number and certificate of insurance. For stump grinding, the free 811 utility markout is required before digging (NJ One Call).

Storm damage or a tree on a wire?

If there is immediate danger, call 911. Stay away from downed lines and report them to your electric utility (JCP&L, 1-888-544-4877, serves most of Ocean County). Then see what to do after a storm and what insurance usually covers.