Join five of the nation’s experts in tree law, neighbor law, and public policies that encourage green communities and tree risk management.
Municipalities, government agencies, utilities, private contractors, and landowners
often find themselves involved in litigation from incidents related
to trees. Consequently the rights, duties, and liabilities that these entities
have with regard to trees is an area of increasing interest and concern. This national
symposium is designed to provide a background for understanding, and an opportunity
to discuss the issues surrounding trees, people, and the law.
You Will Learn:
- Understand the basics you need to know about when trees enter the legal system.
- Learn the duties, rights, and responsibilities of landowners, neighbors, arborists, utilities, and municipalities to prevent injuries and damage caused by trees.
- Protect yourself from tree failures as a result of storm damage.
- Hear how to design a tree inspection and maintenance plan that demonstrates “due diligence.”
- Find out what to do about encroaching trees and other neighbor disputes.
- Discover how to protect yourself and limit your liability.
- Hear case studies that dramatically illustrate what to do and what not to do when a tree causes personal injury or property damage.
- Uncover the role insurance plays in resolving tree law disputes.
- Learn about ordinances and policies that other communities have adopted to improve tree cover and enhance their environments.
- Enjoy the many opportunities to network with presenters and other attendees.
