You’ve heard of Tree Law, now get ready for BEE LAW!

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New tenants “trimmed” my apple tree

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A case of Tree Law in action

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I’m a renter and our landlord literally just cut down all of our trees. Lush shade filled ecosystem is now a scene from fern gully. My heart hurts. Hug your favorite tree for me. ❤️‍🩹

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Idk if treelaw has seen this one yet

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Alabama: Neighbor’s tree fell into our yard last night - what’s my first step?

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TREE LAW!!!!

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Everyone here’s story

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Neighbor spraying our tree with herbicides

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ron jeremy needs this subs help!!

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This poor guy needs a lawyer, you guys can help #FreeTheTree

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Tree that owns itself

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This was on one of my trees. Is it legal for my neighbor to collect sap from a tree on my property? Michigan, USA

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Neighbor butchered my tree. Do I have grounds to get the city involved?

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Neighbor cut the Areca palms on my property [Florida]

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Seen in a group on Facebook

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I'm in CT and my neighbor cut down my tree over a fence in my yard without permission. What can I do?

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While she was on vacation someone stole my aunt’s Japanese Maple

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Reverse scenario tree law? I'm curious how planting trees maliciously would play out in court.

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Someone MURDERED my magnolia tree and I want retribution. Details in comments

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Two pre-teens in my apartment complex have been hacking at these trees with a metal rod

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Alright, which one of you is this?

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They told me to post this here t r e e f e n c e

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Developers promised they'd keep this 150 year old oak in order to get the ok to build. Today I caught them trying to cut it down. They stopped, for now. Worried they'll be back. (Jamaica Plain, forest Hills)

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Seattle Parks nails the spite. Poison one tree? We'll plant 4 in its place

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Help bring back American Chestnuts by following the link and leaving a comment for the USDA. Deadline is Dec 27th. This particular tree law needs to become open and inviting so we may plant new, blight-tolerant chestnuts in widespread earnest!

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Neighbor has chopped down dozens of trees

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Just want to vent - someone did this to every curb tree that is taller than the light poles for several blocks. Basically, the most beautiful, strong, healthy trees are all going to die now and become massive problems

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Doing research for my thesis & found this gem. Some poor soul needed treelaw in 1760! (from South Carolina Gazette, pub. September 13, 1760)

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Woke up to 4 of our 80+ year old trees being cut down today with no notice - can they do that? 😔🥺 (NY)

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So, uh, does this tree belong to me or my neighbor?

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Just bought a house. So did my neighbor. He wants to chop my tree. This tree is on my property but branches hang over his roof. Can he do this? My property is surveyed so I actually own his whole concrete wall. Help

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Neighbor asked if they could trim my tree while away. They killed it. (Full story in comments)

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Got home to see this surprise from my neighbor

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Seems like Universal cut trees managed by the city of LA without a permit.

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Not all tree/neighbour interactions are negative.

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Just found this on my door. I’m not okay with them applying herbicide to kill small trees, can I tell them to get fucked or is this mandatory?

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Neighbor cut down large black walnut or hickory that marked the property.

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Possibly the earliest example of tree law

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Neighbor cut every branch off ... Even on our property! In Ohio, any thoughts on what i should do next? Just moved in 2 months ago too!

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This has the potential to become a Treelaw situation.

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Tree vandalism in CT

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Not exactly tree law, but someone just took out a good chunk of the raised-bed/rampart I was growing grapes on. How do you price up a 5-year old grape vine?

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Who owns this tree? The city or me?

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Large old yaupon holly cut to the ground on our property by workers hired by the neighbor. The fence to the right is the property line. Course of action?

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Tree defying man made borders sparking questions.

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My neighbor learning some hard truths on the local FB page.

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Thought of r/treelaw when I saw this. Thoughts?

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Neighbor selling house and inspector said my trees were an issue. Asked me if I would be ok with removing the trees but that it wasn’t a dealbreaker. How do I proceed? Are these trees even an issue? Should I ask them to pay for it? I’m in CO.

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found in FB group, I dream of being this petty

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City Contractor Tree Abuse

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This lady on facebook suggesting just anyone can come take this tree down. Smh

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When you come home and your neighbor’s done this.

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Neighbor cut tree and threw debris into my yard

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Neighbor hired company to cut tree in my backyard

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Heritage Tree Removed in Washington, D.C., may lead to fine of $45,000

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This tree is on the property line. My tenant who in an Arborist tells me he's concerned since roots from the tree have been dug up that it's lost its support and has the potential to blow over on his side. I guess I'm not looking for legal advice more so should I have the tree cut down?

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Am I really allowed to cut these branches?

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Tree That Owns Itself

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This one is going all the way to the Supreme Court.

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House flipper dug up root system of gigantic oak

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Noticed wet dirt patch along fence, what to do?

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Neighbor hired tree crew without insurance. This tree by my house is being removed. Scared they might drop it the wrong way. What can I do?

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This tree was arrested in 1898 by a drunken British officer

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If my tree breaks my neighbor's fence, who's financially responsible for repairs?

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neighbors tree roots are causing a sidewalk violation on my property

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Inconsiderate bastards

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Reddit knows me too well

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Moved to FL (Pinellas county) recently. New house has a really tall eucalyptus heavily leaning over power lines next to transformer. Would Duke Energy be responsible for removal if deemed unsafe based on their Line Vegetation Management program?

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The amount of money that a single tree is worth

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Pruning service hacked 3 feet into my property without permission

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My neighbors cut down half my tree and now im worried it will die any help is appreciated!

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Got a note from neighbors behind me about my storm-damaged trees...from before I moved in. Bought house Oct '21. Any CYA I should do despite them covering the cost or am I all good here? TIA!

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My neighbor went overboard

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Builders left a huge pile of trees/vegetation on our lot and are saying they will not remove them. Located in Georgia. Are they responsible for clearing this?

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Saw this and thought of you guys

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Tree law was created for assholes like this

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Neighbor's tree is growing into my fence. Looking to replace my fence, what are my options? (NJ)

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Just ask someone to cut one or two branches

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Apartment potted tree chopped. (TN)

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Upstate NY, had a crazy storm roll through 2 days ago. My backyard neighbors tree broke and was caught by my tree. What's the next step?

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Thanks for the nice present, Salem!

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Looking for advice. Is it anything I can do about my neighbors cutting down trees in his back yard. They don’t own the property and, it’s starting to become a lot of trees they are cutting down.

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We had a problem with rodents in the attic. The pest control company told us they were coming from the tree next door (a commercial warehouse) . After trimming the tree (a $475 job) we had no problems with rodents. Unfortunately, the tree will grow back. Are we obligated to trim the tree every year?

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Any advice on trees law in Wilmington NC? Details in comments.

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THEY USED A BLOWTORCH

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Crosspost: Two pre-teens in my apartment complex have been hacking at these trees with a metal rod

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Vandalism at a city park.

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Can I chop this back to fence line? New neighbours moved in last year planted these a couple of months ago and they’ve gotten quite high. Growing over my little green house. Don’t get along with them so can’t really ask them.

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Recently moved into this house in Washington State. Curious on what the best way to handle this situation would be. Advice?

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Any legal precedents for this in UK law?

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I know this isn’t necessary a tree but I would love some insight - Ivy drama !

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Trees on fence line/easement? Comment explanation

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What rights do I have to my neighbors pines hanging over the property line into my yard?

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Tree on Property Line

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City tree crushed my garage

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(Nebraska) Tree law question

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I have a question about a tree growing in the boundary fence of two different properties. Full explanation below.

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Tree snapped at roots and fell into neighbors yard. No damage was caused to any property but who is responsible for removal costs?

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Neighbor is mulching our leaves and wants us to get rid of our sycamore tree because he doesn't like the way it looks. How much value does the tree up for several decades in a neighbourhood is worth?

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Someone destroyed this tree that was a memorial

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Neighbors cut my trees

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Trees are basically uprooted and falling (neighbor tree) it’s falling over our property line and might take down a net we built.

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Large oak fell across my property, crushing fence, across city-owned culvert and into their property. I don’t know who owns it. (Info in comments)

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Is there a tree law in the philippines?

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My property is on the left. The branches from these trees came through my roof. Is my neighbor liable. Who would be responsible for the removal of the trees.

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Hello, neighbor's tree. Fancy seeing you here! Who picks up the tab?

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Mango law

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Ran across this. Thought it belonged here.

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Neighbors tree branch on my property but still attached to the tree.

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Living Oleander Wall & Bat Cave

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Bozeman, MT. I'm currently renting the end unit. The right side of the fence is private property. Can I trim the branches that are leaning over the fence? Lawn mowers won't trim close to the fence because of the branches hanging down.

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justice for trees

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Curmudgeon neighbor’s very old giant ivy is strangling our 100-year-old oak tree and three mature Japanese Maples... and he won’t cut it back. Can we legally hack the ivy off our property? (Quality diagram here) -California

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Neighbors tree fell into my tree, tried to pull it down with a rope but it's stuck. What should I do?

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Subconsciously knew I’d need this sub someday, unfortunately here I am, where do I go from here?

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My junipers... RIP. 12ft tall. Anyone know the value for insurance claim?

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So there’s this tree that suffered storm damage over 6 months ago outside my apartment (TX). What are my legal rights if my property management won’t prune/remove it? More info in comments

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A sad day indeed.

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The Tree That Owns Itself

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Who is legally responsible for this?

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Oregon fun! How to contact a disappeared landowner to access their property to trim my tree?

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Not mine but figured this belonged here 🤷🏻‍♀️

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CA tree law: what happens when this falls? ( text in comments)

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City of Jacksonville cut down my food forest.

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Can town require removal

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I need advice on what to do here! (Oklahoma, USA)

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does this cedar hedge look poisoned by next door n ?

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The before pic

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New development company cut down half of a beautiful tree according to their orange property line was on my side . My house on left . Their development on the right . What are my next steps? Contact them?

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Palm tree (neighbor) making a mess in my yard

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advice about neighbor question

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Oops.

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Im fairly certain this is my tree. I’m just hoping we have a mild winter until December when I can afford to trim it. Am I responsible for the branches that overhang their yard? I’m hoping they will trim their side like they did last year. Language barrier issue.

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Neighbor’s tree branch fell and they threw it onto my side, FL

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I'm worried this monster will break apart soon.

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Wrong tree cut down

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I have a large chinese pistache that majorly overhangs neighbor's yard. She is really unhappy about not being able to grow grass and wants her tree trimmer to basically cut every branch over her roof and driveway. How can we compromise? Details in comments..

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