Oh, actually, we do have a tree preservation statute.PFVA wrote:Dvorak, i thought that kind of mayoral behavior was exclusive of this corner of Europe. Several cities in California and thru out the States have laws that forbid the cutting of trees even in private property unless there is specific reasons such as being deseased or to pass new train lines, etc and they have to hold open meetings to explain that to the public. Fines were not that heavy, US$ 500.00 per tree but another had to be planted in the same exactly spot. Maybe such laws could be introduced in Germany, and hopefully the rest of the EU could fall suit.
But it's not a general law, but just a local statute, set up by a town, commune or parish. And it's totally asymmetric.
So, my town can fine me upto 25.000€ if I'd act against that statute (I'm pretty sure they would), whereas they themselves can get away quite easily by claiming they're doing so in the public interest... somthing a town council and a mayor always will claim.
So, yes, PFVA, about time it is to have a decent general law on this here in Germany.
