law

Cutting Down Thuja Has Rules Even on Your Own Property

Before you take a saw to an ageing thuja hedge, check whether you need a permit. If you misjudge the trunk-girth or area limits, the fine can run into the tens of thousands.

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Picking Fruit in the Garden Has Rules and Can Lead to Hefty Fines

A fruit tree heavy with apples or plums is a joy—until branches overhang the fence and questions arise about who may harvest. In some cases, picking without permission can be treated as an offence and result in a substantial fine.

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Pre-emption rights on agricultural land could reshape the market and strengthen big players

The Czech debate over a statutory pre-emption right on farmland is back, and it could significantly change who gets to buy land and on what terms. Supporters see protection from speculators, while critics warn it may ultimately favour the largest farming businesses already leasing most of the land.

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