Man charged after cutting down $27,000 of trees on conservation authority land

Huron County OPP have laid charges against a man of no fixed address after he cut down 27 mature trees, and began constructing a log home.

According to police, on March 31 they received a complaint regarding the removal of trees in a forested area owned by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) in the area of Victoria and Helena streets near Wingham.

042325_MCVA trees opp cabin London The beginnings of a log cabin constructed with trees taken from MVCA lands (Source: OPP)

The conservation authority estimates that total losses of trees planted decades ago amount to roughly $27,000.

Police investigated and arrested a suspect on April 13. A 34-year-old is now facing charges.

Police are still investigating this occurrence, anyone with information is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

042325_MCVA trees opp cabin London MVCA estimates that $27,000 of trees were cut down on its land (Source: OPP)