Two charged with felony for theft of trees in Iowa
Now it’s walnut trees that are being cut down and sold illegally.
Birch trees
Wisconsin birch trees being axed by thieves
Cutting the trees down negatively affects the environment — those trees are home to a variety of species, and many animals use the bark as nesting material, forest ecologist says.
Poaching of birch trees on rise in Minnesota, Wisconsin
The logs, limbs and twigs are sold to city residents who want a touch of the Northwoods in their homes.
