- Home
- Family...
Family distraught after logging company trespasses and clears hundreds of feet of property: 'Get a consultation with a lawyer'
A family who inherited land discovered a big problem when the estate finally reached their hands after being tied up in court for seven years: A timber company had cleared almost a half-acre of trees on each of three adjacent properties.
"Around 2017 a timber company cleared a few hundred acres on the property touching ours," the Redditor wrote. "I was only 17 at the time and my grandma had passed leaving us the land it was touching."
They said they had planned to build a house on their lot; two other properties left to their sister and uncle had also been cleared of the mostly pine trees.
"Is there anything that can be done or has it been [too] long?" they asked. "We couldn't do anything back then because it was tied up in court and couldn't be deeded to us yet."
The r/TreeLaw community was ready to help, though many commenters noted the statute of limitations had expired and that there may not be any way around that unless the discovery was just made.
"The first thing to do is to get a consultation with a lawyer that knows tree law for your area," one user said. "... You can contact your state BAR association to get referrals since tree law can be obscure. That is a good starting point. They can direct you as to what can be done legally given the time lapse."
Trees are vital to the environment, and they offer many other benefits. They regulate the water cycle, create jobs, prevent erosion, reduce noise and light pollution, and provide healing, according to Click A Tree.
In this age of rapidly rising global temperatures, trees may be most valued for their ability to sequester carbon and dampen the heat island effect, as Earth.org noted.
That's what makes this clearing gone wrong and other problems like it all the more disheartening. Whether they happen via trespassing or carelessness, these experiences can harm our mental health.
The good thing is that there are people such as those in r/TreeLaw who will stand up for these plants that can't speak for themselves.
Another Redditor provided a perspective from the other side.
"Logging is pretty low margins," they said. "If this was caught in a timely manner the company would have lost a lot of money, we take cutovers seriously in the industry.
"If it's as big of a slopover as OP says it was probably some intern flagging the property line. Its pretty standard to run a compass line from corner to corner but being just a degree or 2 off can make a big difference."
Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Family distraught after logging company trespasses and clears hundreds of feet of property: 'Get a consultation with a lawyer' first appeared on The Cool Down.
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/family-distraught-after-logging-company-trespasses-and-clears-hundreds-of-feet-of-property-get-a-consultation-with-a-lawyer/ar-AA1qhG6F?ocid=00000000
Related
How to Easily Remove Hard-Water Stains from Any Surface, According to Cleaning Pros
Cleaning experts offer the very best tips on how to remove hard-water stains from tubs, toilets, faucets, glass and dishes
LifestyleHarvard-trained toxic parenting expert: 5 phrases I never say to my kids
Parenting expert and "Never Enough" author Jennifer Breheny Wallace reveals the five toxic phrases that she always avoids with her three teens.
LifestyleFall Leaf Removal Just Got Easier Thanks To Costco's Powerful Lawn Tool
Leaf removal in the fall may be part of routine yard maintenance, but you can make it a much easier cleanup process with the help of this tool sold at Costco.
LifestyleArchitects design remarkable 'stealth' home that completely blends into the landscape — here's what makes it unlike any other property
The accomplishment is yet another example of the benefits of working with nature rather than against it. Architects design remarkable 'stealth' home that completely blends into the landscape — here's what makes it unlike any other property first appeared on The Cool Down.
Lifestyle5 Common Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Car's Paint
While there's nothing you can do to stop natural abrasion, there might be some habits you have that are ruining your paint job.
LifestyleThe Deep Meaning Behind D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai’s Red Handprint at the Emmys
The “Reservation Dogs” star made a strong political statement on the red carpet
LifestyleStunning Side-By-Side Photos of Royal Outfits That Were Recreated on 'The Crown'
Some of Princess Diana's most iconic looks are spot on. 👑 One of the best parts of Netflix's The Crown is the fashion. And while the show doesn't always replicate ensembles exactly as they were in real life, that just makes the sartorial moments that are the same that much more impactful. In honor of The Crown's return for its sixth and final season (with Part 1 having dropped on November 16 and Part 2 coming on December 14), we rounded up the best outfits that have been recreated on the show. WATCH THE CROWN ON NETFLIX
LifestyleThe Most Iconic Photographs of Royal Curtsies Through History
How low can royals like Princess Kate and Duchess Meghan go?
Lifestyle