Timber laws cover all aspects of the timber industry. This includes trespass actions, warranty issues, contract matters, taxation, and succession planning for timberland. Many of the laws that govern timber and its use are made by the states. There are some federal regulations regarding the use of timber as well. Timber law focuses upon the rules and practices for owning, growing, harvesting, buying and selling, and making products from trees on forested land. It encompasses the relatively unique application of (…)