Is a Permit Required to Cut Down a Tree in the Yard? That Depends

Most homeowners assume that once they own a piece of land, everything rooted in it is theirs to do with as they please. That ...
WSB-TV

Judge rules century-old tree can now be cut down after being saved two years ago

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A century-old tree will now be cut down after neighbors fought off a Shake Shack to protect the tree two years ago. A judge ruled recently that Johns Creek can’t save the tree.
NPR

Centuries-old 'Frank the Liberty Tree' gets cut down

People from Florida to Washington want a piece of Frank the Liberty Tree, a huge oak between 250 and 300 years old that was struck by lightning years ago and now must come down. There is an oak tree ...
Yahoo

Homeowner returns from vacation to discover neighbor cut down their maple tree without permission: 'I am devastated and furious'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Reddit It's never fun to fight with a neighbor, especially when it comes to property lines and landscaping. Knowing ...
The New York Times

Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?

The rising costs of labor and equipment are trickling down to homeowners who need to call “timber!” By Dan Levin What is removing a tree worth? Quotes vary widely, depending on size, risk and ...