What are the consequences of trespassing to cut down my neighbor’s tree?

Cutting down a tree on another person’s property without permission is trespassing and carries a penalty. In Minnesota, whomever intentionally cuts down a tree without the owner’s permission can be assessed three times the amount of monetary loss suffered by the tree owner.

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1. What is a nuisance tree?
2. What is a boundary tree?
3. Who owns a boundary tree?
4. How do I locate the boundary lines for my property?
5. What can I do if the roots or branches from my neighbor’s tree encroach into my yard?
6. What is self-help?
7. What are the consequences of trespassing to cut down my neighbor’s tree?
8. What can I do about branches, leaves, fruit, and other debris from my neighbor’s tree?
9. Who owns the fruit on the branches of my neighbor’s tree that hang into my yard?
10. My neighbors cut down their tree that shaded my yard. Do I have any recourse?
11. Where should I go to seek legal help, if needed?