Theft of Black Walnut Trees

[Brad]

Theft of Black Walnut Trees

http://magazine.outdoornebraska.gov/201 ... nut-trees/

I am shaking my head. It is so hard to believe.

This scenario has been among the most surprising and shocking in my career as a conservation professional.

The motivation for thieves to steal black walnut trees is the same as it is to steal any item – profit or financial gain. Superior quality, fresh cut walnut logs sell for good prices at lumber mills these days, whether they are veneer, prime or lumber grade. In fact, the market is good for walnut wood right now, much more so than for scrap metal.

[Padre]

I have one in my back yard if someone wants to buy it.

[Omaha Cowboy]

I have one in my back yard if someone wants to buy it.

Instead-

You might want to build a protective fence around it to prevent theft and protect your investment...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

[RockHarbor]

Well, then the lumber yards better get VALID documentation (or whatever) from the driver when somebody pulls in with black walnut wood to sell. This is ridiculous. We've been to the moon & back, so they can easily figure this out. What to do to fix this silly situation shouldn't be that difficult, imo.