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Who Is Responsible for the Trees? A Citizen Guide to Trees in the Community

By: Robert Bardon, Brandon King

This publication provides guidance on who is responsible for the maintenance and care of public and private trees in a community.

Protecting and Retaining Trees: A Guide for Municipalities and Counties in North Carolina

By: Robert Bardon, Brandon King

Learn how communities across North Carolina can protect and retain trees. This guide is based on a statewide review of municipal and county land use and tree protection regulations. The authors provide examples of ordinances in North Carolina that regulate tree removal, maintenance and replacement. They also discuss enforcement, incentives and alternatives and common tree conservation issues that NC communities face.

Heirs' Property in North Carolina: What is It and Why Should I Care?

By: Kurt Smith, Ryan Thomson, Portia Johnson, Adam Rabinowitz, Katie Keown

This publication provides information about heirs' property, which is land inherited by many family members when land passes without a will. It covers pertinent laws, possible problems, how to protect your land, and tips for hiring an attorney.