The Garden Question

The Garden Question


126 - Branches and Boundaries: Navigating Tree Legalities – Lea Clark

September 07, 2023

Have you ever wondered about your neighbor’s tree branch hanging over your house? Or thought who really owns that tree on my property line. Is ignoring the questionable tree in my backyard a good idea?

Well in this episode we talk with an ISA Certified Arborist and a lawyer to find out where the law and your urban trees intersect.  

Lea Clark has worked as a paralegal, a criminal defense lawyer, and a college professor.

After earning a Master’s in Forestry from University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources she serves with the Georgia Forestry Commission as the Community Forester for Northeast Georgia. She is responsible for 40 counties.

As a ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualified Her focus is on providing support for cities, counties, and tree advocacy groups to improve the urban tree canopy.

Remember this presentation is informational only and is not legal advice.

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