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[quote=Anonymous]I would put in a post-and-rail fence.  I would break the fence if there are trees on the property line, rather than cutting a tree.  I would leave a patch for trespass open, but located one or two sections from the corner.  I would put "stepping stone" pavers in the midpath, some hardy astroturf near the property edges, and keep the path a bit of a curve, at least at the beginning and end.  No straight line that would temp a surveyor into making a right of way.  Maybe a trellis or two on the inside.  I would make it look like I care about the land....although a kid could sneak through but with some guilt.  If it looks landscaped, rather than a mudpit, you will have less lingering because it will be obvious the property is watched.

Here is the essential thing:  to do this, surface tree roots the could cause a tripping hazard need to be buried or cut.  You are correct that a kid can trip and hurt themselves, and you would have both the guilt of responsibility AND the child's medical insurance company would sue your homeowner's insurance (raising your rates).  You may kill a tree in the process of dealing with roots, in which case a shadowbox fence to keep the kids out may ultimately be the best alternative.  Consult an arborist before doing anything.  You will weigh the monetary cost of liability and the social cost of providing a service to the neighborhood, and this is one that you need to feel out the particulars.

No judgement either way from this poster![/quote]

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