LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- Environmentalists are cautioning state lawmakers against legislation about tree and foliage removal.
Bills making their way through the state Legislature would prevent local governments from passing ordinances prohibiting their removal in certain areas.
Environmental groups say cities and townships should be allowed to prevent people from cutting down some trees and vegetation in order to protect wildlife, water and the environment.
But Senator Tom Casperson says this is about letting people decide what to do with their property.
“Where does this stop? At what point do the local units of government stop demanding or taking through ordinances personal property rights?” he says.
The Legislation now moves on to the state House for consideration.