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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,655 posts) Thu Jul 1, 2021, 10:16 AM Jul 2021

A couple bulldozed 36 Joshua trees to build a home. Now they face an $18,000 fine.

A couple bulldozed 36 Joshua trees to build a home. Now they face an $18,000 fine.

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A couple bulldozed 36 Joshua trees to build a home. Now they face an $18,000 fine. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2021 OP

Just $18,000? Me. Jul 2021 #1

Far too small a fee RainCaster Jul 2021 #2

If they are building on property with that many 'offending' Joshua Trees xxqqqzme Jul 2021 #3

Me.

(35,454 posts)

1. Just $18,000?

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 1, 2021, 10:21 AM

Jul 2021

how about, at the very least, $1000 for each tree and having to plant trees to replace them?

RainCaster

(10,926 posts)

2. Far too small a fee

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jul 1, 2021, 10:32 AM

Jul 2021

It probably cost them close to that for the excavation. Just a minor cost of development. Fines Iike this do nothing to deter such blatant gutting.

xxqqqzme

(14,887 posts)

3. If they are building on property with that many 'offending' Joshua Trees

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Jul 6, 2021, 10:24 AM

Jul 2021

I find it hard to believe they were not aware of the Joshua Trees' protective status. Given it's status I am shocked the fine is only $500/tree. That can be paid through the construction loan's costs.

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