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I'm delighted to be asked to answer this question, because I have an affinity for trees that borders on the (ahem!) irrational. I followed the events and the legal aspects and the final demise of Coast Oaks and Redwoods at the Berkeley Tree Sit In (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ber... ). Note that I am not a real property lawyer, and am NOT answering this question as a lawyer. I'm answering it as a tree lover, and a private citizen. I love climbing trees and always have. This answer should not be construed as legal advice. You are not my client, I am not your lawyer, and no attorney-client relationship is created by this answer.Climber in a tall tree illustrates use of equipment and learned technique.(Image from Madison Ave Journal · MadisonAvenueJournal.com)Location. To answer the question Sustainability: What are the regulations governing sleeping in trees in the US?, you first have to think about WHERE the trees are located. This is necessary to avoid being prosecuted for trespass. There are no rights to sleep in trees planted on private property without permission from the registered owner with clear title to the land.State and Federal property have restrictions about when/where/how you, as a member of the public, can access state/federal assets, which includes living in trees. You would have to comply with the restrictions according to each venue. To find the restrictions published, go to whichever property you are visiting, and research them. I suppose it is possible to ask for written permission to live in trees, which would be an exemption from the restrictions published. Note: I, personally, wouldn't live in a tree without written permission, due to my own propensity to avoid being a trespasser. This propensity is due to a disinclination to spend any time imprisoned -- getting mug shots, eating jail food, hiring counsel to defend me, and paying fines is not my idea of a good time, but to each her/his own.Permissions. I would think that written permission might be arrangeable by someone wanting to sleep in a tree on privately owned land. Let's say you find a beautiful redwood tree on your neighbor's land, and want to sleep in it, and maybe even live in it. You would probably want permission to be in writing, and have something like an agreement limiting the time, defining your method of tree living, and anything else related to it (waste disposal, for example; sanitation; rights to ingress and egress from the tree over the property, etc.). The owner would probably want you to indemnify them from any loss the owner may experience, and also for you to sign a hold harmless agreement (you would agree to hold the owner harmless from any injury as a result of your living in the tree, or gaining access to it). There may be other permissions necessary, but this is the extent of my knowledge on the subject.Method. Read this book by Richard Preston | The Wild Trees.A wonderful writer using nonfiction narrative, he describes his adventures using various harness methods, techniques for climbing the tallest trees, and many important considerations for tree sleepers -- especially how to avoid falling out of the tree when you are sleeping deeply. This is a mandatory consideration. YOU REALLY DO NOT WANT TO FALL OUT OF THE TREE! So, use a harness and learn to clip yourself in safely. The technical difficulties are listed in the book. It is up to you to find someone else who has done this and meet with them to observe their safety and sanitation techniques.Note that many of the organizations which are dedicated to responsible tree climbing will provide you with the local guidelines for complying with regulations governing sleeping in trees in areas with which they are familiar...Goal. Besides an aesthetic, natural and less expensive living experience for you, it is my hope your goal for living in trees also takes into account that you do not want to scar, mar, or otherwise impact their growth and well-being.Practical learning. Learn how to live in the tree canopy by reading Richard Preston's book, and go out with some tree climbers and learn from the best of them.Learn to tie the right knot for the right purpose: Tree Climbing KnotsThere are a number of organizations related to climbing in, and sleeping in, trees. I will add to this as I find them: see All About Gear, from Tree Climbers International About Us. For more links to resources for climbers, see this page from Richard Preston's website: Richard Preston | LinksGood luck! Please report back and let us know the progress you are making. Send tree photos!

Only In America could such a question be asked. Since it is obviously your fault that your big, fat roof got in the way of his drone, it is up to you to find the most expensive lawyer in town and have him draw up a hold harmless, navigate my roof at your own risk agreement. Make sure it is notarized and witnessed by no less than 100 people. Buying some extra home owners insurance would not hurt. Afterall, we would not want our insurance industry friends to lose out on making some money on your obvious misfortune.There is nothing more that warms my heart as some good old fashioned litigation. It is the American way.

I believe not. There should be some thoughtful discussions about how far into nature we chose to push our weekend cabins and retirement homes. Then shape policy and law to help shape zoning and land use. If a person own property in which he demands to build they let them but, but have strict building codes that will require materials and methods that greatly enhance and promote near fire proof homes in areas of high risk, and there should be some hold harmless legal document which requires proof home owner insurance which covers the cost of the home and contents plus some amount that goes into a fire fighting fund for wild fire.