Scenic Hudson Makes Improvements to its Popular Poets' Walk Park

(RED HOOK) - Scenic Hudson, the Poughkeepsie-based environmental group, is arranging for the removal of a number of diseased and dying trees that border and overhang River Road at its Poets' Walk Romantic Landscape Park in Red Hook, Dutchess County. If left standing these trees may pose a threat to the safety and well-being of motorists and pedestrians.

On Earth Plant Care Specialists of Putnam Valley has been contracted to perform the tree removals. In order for the arborists to safely and efficiently complete this work with minimal disruption to the public, it may be necessary to partially close River Road around the site during regular work hours from Monday, Jan. 30, through Friday, Feb. 3. During that period Route 199 can be easily accessed from Route 9G.

Understanding the important role that these trees have played in making River Road the bucolic byway that it is, Scenic Hudson will replant the area with maples, oaks, birches and tulip trees this coming spring. If you have any questions about the project, please call David Diaz at 845 473 4440, ext. 223.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we make these important park improvements.