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TREE LAW BOOKS 

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​Understanding Tree Law: A Handbook for Practitioners by Barri Kaplan Bonapart

This book is explains the contentious and confusing area of tree law. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of tree law, including view obstructions, damage from falling trees and limbs, nuisance from hazards, debris and roots, injury from tree failures, ownership versus encroachment, trespass and wrongful cutting of trees, and appraisal of trees that have been damaged or removed.

Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries and Noise by Emily Doskow

An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes, including trees and other neighborly issues. Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren’t going anywhere -- Neighbor Law can help you deal with difficult situations and keep your home life peaceful.

Should Trees Have Standing?: Law, Morality and the Environment by Christopher D. Stone

This book is provides a legally sound and compelling argument that the environment should be granted legal rights. It also touches on related topics such as climate change and protecting the oceans - providing a thoughtful survey of the past and an insightful glimpse at the future of the environmental movement.Provides a clear argument for why trees, oceans, animals, and the environment as a whole should be bestowed with legal rights, so that the voiceless elements in nature are protected for future generations.

Tree Law Cases in the USA, 2nd Edition by Lew Bloch

Many arborists encounter tree issues regarding property lines, easements, public rights-of-way, municipalities, real estate, tree roots, and general negligence that have the potential for becoming legal cases. Intended for arborists, attorneys, insurance companies, municipal administrators, and laymen, this book provides a greater understanding of law as it relates to trees through an overview of more than 200 cases throughout the United States.

Guide for Plant Appraisal, 9th Edition
by Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

Authored by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers, the Guide for Plant Appraisal,(9th Edition), is the professional plant appraiser’s how-to manual for determining size, species, condition, and location factors that influence the value of plants. Not only is it an invaluable source for establishing the valuation of plant casualties, but the guide is also a reference for real estate transactions, insurance purposes, plant condemnation actions, and tree inventories.

Documenting Evidence: Practical Guidance for Arborists by Julian Dunster

If your work requires that you collect information (evidence) and analyze it to form opinions and prepare reports or testify, this book is for you. The framework and principles described will help professionals performing a variety of services including testifying as an expert, diagnosing problems, resolving disputes, completing accident reports, and even assessing trees. Key ideas are clearly illustrated, often in a case study type of format, with illustrative photographs and graphics.

Arboriculture and the Law by Victor D. Merrullo

​This publication is an excellent resource regarding legal responsibilities of private property owners, municipalities, private tree companies, practicing arborists, or public companies. While not a substitute for specific legal advice, general information concerning trees and the rights and requirements of property ownership are discussed in relationship to situations often encountered by arborists.
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  • Home
  • What We Do
    • Tree Preservation
    • Tree Inventory
    • Tree Risk Assessment
    • Urban Forest Management Planning
    • Tree Appraisal
    • Tree Expert Witness
    • Property Inspection
    • Tree Planting Plans
    • Plant Diagnosis
    • Municipal Arborist Consulting
    • Urban Tree Workshops
  • About
    • Project Samples >
      • Tree Preservation Plan Project
      • Tree Appraisal Project
      • Tree Risk Assessment Sample
  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Tree Benefits
    • Tree Planting
    • Tree Inventory
    • Tree Pruning
    • Trees and Construction
    • Tree Law
    • Tree Books
    • Tree Health
    • Urban Tree Organizations