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Housing Is Too Expensive. Blame Your Local Tree Ordinance.

Summary by The Daily Signal
Matthew Bernard wanted to build a home. He bought a small lot in Oakland, California and began clearing several diseased and fallen trees that the local fire department had identified as hazards. The result was a $915,000 “mitigation fee” from the City of Oakland—nearly five times the value of the lot itself.  Under Oakland’s tree...

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The Daily Signal broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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