Where I live, laws are based entirely on the value of the item- your neighbor cut down 100-year-old tree that was the centerpiece of your landscaping?
Interesting. Where I live it’s usually based around replacement value. 100-year-old tree? Replacement value (so $$$). In some places there are penalty multipliers for a malicious action, so think of replacement cost of a 100 foot oak. Don’t cut down your neighbor’s trees!
There's a reason "Tree law! Tree law!" is a meme in some legal circles, because accurately replacing a tree is nearly impossible, leading to ridiculous fines in some cases.
Interesting. Where I live it’s usually based around replacement value. 100-year-old tree? Replacement value (so $$$). In some places there are penalty multipliers for a malicious action, so think of replacement cost of a 100 foot oak. Don’t cut down your neighbor’s trees!
I've heard of cases where the replacement needed to be just that, a replacement. So if you cut down a 100 foot oak, start looking for a 100 foot oak.
There's a reason "Tree law! Tree law!" is a meme in some legal circles, because accurately replacing a tree is nearly impossible, leading to ridiculous fines in some cases.