Beginning To Understand
The government official let out a sigh, obviously unconvinced by Henrick’s account. “I get why you’re upset, sir. However, the Juniper tree is considered a protected species in this area.”
Henrick’s face paled when the man continued. “Felling a Juniper without the required authorization is considered a serious offense,” he proclaimed. Henrick was starting to understand what he’d done.
He had never considered the tree he’d cut down could be so significant in legal terms.