Arkansas Tree Removal Liability Statutes

Arkansas Code 18-60-102 imposes treble damages on anyone who trespasses by cutting down, injuring, destroying, or carrying away trees placed or growing for use or shade on another person's land. Arkansas Code 15-32-301 provides that a person who knowingly cuts down or removes trees, timber, or lumber contrary to law is jointly and severally liable to the owner for double the value of the timber. Arkansas Code 5-72-102 makes it unlawful to remove any tree growing below the ordinary high watermark of a legislatively designated navigable river or stream, with fines from $100 to $1,000 per violation. These civil and criminal protections apply uniformly statewide.

Unlawful cutting on private land triggers treble or double damages plus costs. Removing trees from navigable waterways carries fines of $100 to $1,000 per violation.