Neighbor doesn't want me to farm.

[ultrarunner]

Hoping for the best... it's no fun having adversarial neighbors and this is when everyone is rational... one loose screw in the bunch and things can be downright dangerous.

Keep a chronological file in a folder... just in case.

 

[Bill Stecik]

The best advice I have ever received was from a friend who is an Exxon land man . When dealing with the County , Neighbours , Utility companies or oil companies . Always commission a plan from an environmental expert . It is not expensive if done before there is a problem and the plan can always be referenced in any dispute . Basically it lets you say ,it's not my fault , I did due diligence , I am just following the experts recommendations . Nothing Personal .

 

[Ed of all trades]

Your neighbor is old enough for his wants not to hurt him, let him, Let him grow up and it is time for you to grow up and do what needs to be done instead of being led around by a ring in your nose. I want you to send me $1000 so now you have to do it. You can PM me to get my address. Ed

 

[newbury]

<snip>I told him that the first suggested place for the road was directly behind his house but I told my forester I didn't want to do that. <snip>

Referring back to that quote, did you ever get in writing the forester's first suggestion?

That would be great backup for Bills suggestion.

<snip> Always commission a plan from an environmental expert . It is not expensive if done before there is a problem and the plan can always be referenced in any dispute . Basically it lets you say ,it's not my fault , I did due diligence , I am just following the experts recommendations . Nothing Personal .

 

[two_bit_score]

I directly responded to the email today. Flatly stated that I appreciate their concerns but I'm clearing the land to plant apples. Also pointed out that I increased the space between their homesite and the cutline. Made sure to use verbiage that clearly stated this was my utilization of my land. Pointed out that I had marked boundary all around my land with a combination of no trespassing signs and aluminum colored paint as specified by Virginia law to mark the boundary and indicate no trespassing. Also pointed out that since they had built so close to the property line, I had marked the area around their homestead with only paint because I was being considerate and didn't want to create a visually intrusive feeling with a bright yellow no trespassing signs or a fence 20 feet from their house. Used a few suggestions from this thread such as assuring them that all spraying will be in accordance with law. I believe I have clearly defined the boundaries....both on the land and between them and us and been more than considerate. Don't know how they will receive it. I tried not to waste words but it was still 4 paragraphs. I've wasted enough time on this. Thanks again to all who weighed in on this. It gave me much to think about in how to deal with this issue.

Sometimes the less said the better.

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[Walkin Horse]

Doesn't apple trees attract deer. I wish you were my neighbor.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Walking Horse, there is a plot of 100 acres next to mine that is wooded. It was crawling with hunters this weekend, and next to that is a vineyard with over 150 acres under vine. They have people come in and hunt on a regular basis. There is not shortage of deer or bear in the area. I get more bear pictures on my game cameras than deer. I took 2 does Saturday evening....the opening day of Muzzleloader season.

 

[Walkin Horse]

I'm surrounded by hunt clubs. I had one hanging at 7:30 Saturday morning. There won't be much around here after next week though. I think they all cross the river to Dinwidde.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Your neighbor is old enough for his wants not to hurt him, let him, Let him grow up and it is time for you to grow up and do what needs to be done instead of being led around by a ring in your nose. I want you to send me $1000 so now you have to do it. You can PM me to get my address. Ed

Acquiescing to such a ridiculous request was never a consideration. My purpose in posting about it was to create a reasonable discussion of something that is completely unreasonable. Eff You shouldn't be the first thing you say to someone who you disagree with. I would much rather be nice when I can.

 

[MossRoad]

I would much rather be nice when I can.

There's your problem! :laughing: