In this capitalistic environment, looking out for ones own self-interest is a top priority for 99.99% of the population. Nothing new. This story seems to be of one who has found a "loophole" perhaps and is doing the cutting before some restrictions kick in. Hopefully, the trees wil grow back and the conservation plan will ultimately succeed. I think the 10-acre restrictions are a good thing. Perhaps the landowners should be given some sort of tax credit for land that can not be developed. Perhaps they already are. Happens all the time.