Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm US/Central
Father, Son Allegedly Cut Trees In Chippewa Forest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ―
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Arvid C. Bourman and Arvid C. Bourman, Jr., both of Spring Lake, are accused of removing or transporting timber from U.S. public lands. (File)
Iman Jones
A father and son have been indicted for allegedly cutting down trees in the northeast corner of the Chippewa National Forest for export.
Arvid C. Bourman, 65, and Arvid C. Bourman, Jr., 37, both of Spring Lake, were each indicted Wednesday on three counts. They are accused of removing or transporting timber from U.S. public lands; cutting or injuring timber; and theft of government property.
When reached by phone on Thursday, the elder Bourman said he wanted to talk with his attorney before talking with a reporter. He did not call back.
According to the indictment, from about Sept. 9, 2006 to Oct. 13, 2006, the Bourmans removed basswood trees from the Chippewa National Forest with the "intent to export and dispose of said timber." The indictment also said the pair unlawfully cut and destroyed basswood and birch trees.
Because the Bourmans are accused of theft of government property, the indictment said they must forfeit to the U.S. government any property that may be derived from proceeds traceable to the timber. The indictment did not elaborate.
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