Timber Law
/ˈtɪmbər lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law governing the rights, ownership, management, and use of trees and woodlands, including regulations on cutting, harvesting, and conservation.
Timber law requires landowners to obtain permits before harvesting certain protected tree species.
Forms
- timber law
- timber laws
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Commentary
Timber law often intersects with property and environmental law, so precise reference to statutes and local regulations is essential in drafting and applying relevant contracts or permits.
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