The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking all New Yorkers to do their part to help protect our trees. One of the best parts of living in the Hudson Valley is that we live in a portion of New York that has one of the most gorgeous backdrops anywhere in the state. In the summer and spring months, we have beautiful mountains covered by lush, healthy green trees. In the fall, those green leaves turn to a variety of orange, yellow, and brown, making parts of the Hudson Valley picture-perfect.