Landowner disputes tree pruning by farmer on her property in Bressuire

Landowner Emmanuelle Gingreau is disputing tree pruning on her land in Terves, near Bressuire, France.

The work was carried out by the farmer who works her property.

Gingreau says she disputes the farmer’s right to carry out work on such a scale and the way the trees were pruned.

The disagreement concerns the treatment of century-old trees: the farmer says the pruning saved them, while Gingreau fears the trees may not survive.

The available information does not say whether the trees are damaged beyond recovery or whether any formal action has been taken.

The dispute highlights a disagreement over how the trees should be cared for.

No next steps are specified.