DCHP-3

tree claim

Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a tract of forested land the bounds of which have been established by the government, which leases or sells the rights to fell and remove timber.

Quotations

1880
Not long ago an excellent act was passed, entitling settlers to "tree-claims" not exceeding 160 acres, for which patents would be issued at the end of eight years, provided that a certain area had been planted in trees, tree-seeds or cuttings, and that there were a certain number of living and thrifty trees to each acre.