The litigious nature of society has increased woodland owners’ concern with the inherent liability attached to the ownership of property. Common law principles provide the legal parameters for the rights and duties of landowners. Under common law a landowner has a duty to:

Simply put, a landowner has a duty to inspect the property, remove hidden dangers, keep the property in reasonable safe conditions, and to take precautions to protect users from foreseeable danger.

Outdoor Underwriters and the National Woodland Owners Association have developed a woodland liability program that provides legal liability coverage for woodland owners. This coverage is designed to provide general liability protection for owners of vacant timberland.