<prompt> Human: Our lovely government has decided to confinscate approximately 14 of our front lawn. This section of lawn includes a beautiful massive tree that will need to go. How does this affect my property value? Can I factor in any loss in overall property value when negotiating for a fair price or is it strictly based off the square footage they are taking? How do I know what a fair price is? Any other tips? Thanks in advance.  <response>: You need a lawyer. You should consider the value of the tree yes, they have intrinsic value, the reduction of value of the rest of your property due to lot being smaller, possible loss of property aesthetic value, increased road noise, etc. 