snackpack5150 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Hello fellow members, I live in Eastern Ontario (amongst the trees and near the water),1.5 hrs north of Kingston. Here is my concern since I am off the beaten path and only a handful of people live around here in the winter full time someone is cutting down trees on Crown land. I have a feeling I know who it is but here is my question? Who would you advise/recommend I call to raise this issue. I would like to go and punch the guys lights out and take his chainsaw away but that kind of HURT would only last a few days and probably get me in more trouble than I need. Open for sugguestions Thanks
Big Cliff Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Call MNR. To the best of my knowledge they are the only ones that can issue permits to cut trees on Crown Land. I know that when I lived in French River we had to go to the MNR office every year to get a permit to cut fire wood on Crown land and they were very specific about what we could cut and how much.
NAW Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Don't confront the person. It's not worth an assault charge, which I'm sure you are well aware of. Call the MNR, local authorities, or a bylaw officer if applicable.
Oggie Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Call your local MNR and ask for someone in Enforcement. It helps to have info ie. Pics of cut trees,license plate, description of vehicle/person, times of cutting. Call the Tips liine as well.
BillM Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 He might have a permit.. Most likely not.. You could always light his truck on fire while he's cutting down the tree...
manitoubass2 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 He might have a permit.. Most likely not.. You could always light his truck on fire while he's cutting down the tree...hahaha best advice ever
4x4bassin Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 I like Bill's idea but to avoid all the bull you should call the MNR and let them deal with it !
ch312 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Are you sure it's just a homeowner looking for some firewood and not a small logging operator harvesting trees? That said, I can't help but wonder about someone who would even think about stealing property and assaulting someone simply because they were harvesting trees on crown land. Are you related to the crazy lady from Toronto who was on the news the other day bawling her eyes out because the city was forced to remove ash borer infested trees from a park? The MNR will have all the answers for you.
icedude Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Hello fellow members, I live in Eastern Ontario (amongst the trees and near the water),1.5 hrs north of Kingston. Here is my concern since I am off the beaten path and only a handful of people live around here in the winter full time someone is cutting down trees on Crown land. I have a feeling I know who it is but here is my question? Who would you advise/recommend I call to raise this issue. I would like to go and punch the guys lights out and take his chainsaw away but that kind of HURT would only last a few days and probably get me in more trouble than I need. Open for sugguestions Thanks As said, suggest you check-in with your local OMNR office and give a heads up to any conservation authority in your district Understand your immediate feelings here--but avoid the HURT maybe Don't put your life on the line dude Chain saws and confrontation issues seldom work out well in my limited experience Let us know how you make out here SP5150-interesting thread Best. of the day to you Paul
jimmer Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Maybe the guy can't afford to heat his home and this is the only way to survive the winter? Just another way to look at it.
woodenboater Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 MNR as has been suggested. Also unless one has all the facts, you might be jumping to conclusions, which could be a costly mistake if you did decided to do something. Take photos and pass those along.
16 Footer Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 If he is cutting dead trees I would not worry about it. He probably has run out of fire wood this cold winter.
misfish Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 Turn a blind eye !! Maybe the guy can't afford to heat his home and this is the only way to survive the winter? Just another way to look at it. If he is cutting dead trees I would not worry about it. He probably has run out of fire wood this cold winter. Best. of the day to you Paul
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