Green gold

The front property right means that landowners have the right to plant and grub trees on a piece of land in front of their own property. The proceeds are for the landowners. Usually, this refers to the shoulder of a road that runs alongside the plot. Thus, the various rows of poplars have various owners. The result is different planting years and felling or grubbing routines. You can see in the landscape the various growth stages of the trees, some larger and thicker and older than others. For landowners in the area, these poplars were used as investments and piggy banks. The wood produced by the poplar was sold. This created a vibrant lumber industry in the Best area. Poplar wood was used to produce clogs and matches, among other things. Today, poplar wood is increasingly used as a building material.