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It’s my tree. Why can’t I cut it down?

Planet Money by NPR

Jun 12, 202625:15Business

Can the government stop you from cutting down your own tree? In many towns and cities these days, removing a tree now requires a permit. You might have to pay a fee, or promise to plant replacement trees. But sometimes,...

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It’s my tree. Why can’t I cut it down? is an episode from Planet Money by NPR. Can the government stop you from cutting down your own tree? In many towns and cities these days, removing a tree now requires a permit. You might have to pay a...

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Published Jun 12, 2026, 25:15 long, audio available.