FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
TREE LAW

The Law Library Staff prepares "Frequently Asked Questions" for the convenience of our users to provide access to a variety of sources addressing particular points of law. These are general legal information sources, and are not to be construed as a substitute for personal legal advice from an attorney. Please seek legal counsel to help you determine the applicability of any of the information in these resources to your specific situation. The Cleveland Law Library makes no recommendation as to whether you should purchase any services offered by the websites contained in this FAQ.

Federal Laws & Agencies

Code of Federal Regulations:
- Title 7: Agriculture
- Title 7, Chapter 95: Rural Revitalization Through Forestry
- Title 7, Chapter 108: Tree Assistance Program
EPA Regulatory Information: Regulatory Information for the Forest Sector
USDA Forest Service: Research and Development
Internal Revenue Service: Guide for Timber Casualty Loss Audit Techniques
National Timber Tax Website: Tax Treatment of Timber

Ohio Laws & Agencies

Ohio Revised Code Sections:
- CHAPTER 1503: Division of Forestry
- ORC sec. 1517.05: Nature preserves - uses and purposes
- ORC sec 727.011: Maintenance of Shade Trees
Ohio Administrative Code Sections on Forests:
- Chapter 1501:3-10-01: Definitions
- Chapter 1501:3-10: Forest Management Plans
Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Division of Forestry
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (including tax forms): Ohio Forest Tax Law (OFTL)

City of Cleveland Ordinances:

Chapter 509: Trees
Chapter 163: Tree Commission
A FAQ published by the City of Cleveland: #321-#596 (at the bottom of the page) are related to Tree Law
Chapter 129: Department of Public Utilities
Christmas Tree: The city of Cleveland offers Christmas Tree Removal

Other City Ordinances:

The Law Library's Ordinances/Charters site

Miscellaneous Sites:

The Arbor Day Foundation: Arbor Day Information
ODNR Division of Forestry: Ohio Arbor Day Information
ODNR Division of Forestry: State of Ohio Street Tree Evaluation Project

Recent Court Decision:

In June of 2009, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled on a dispute over a utility’s right to remove a tree in Corrigan vs. Illum Co., 2009-Ohio-2524

Articles:

Treelaw.com: (This firm specializes in tree and neighbor law. While we are not recommending or endorsing it, it has good information on its website.)

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