Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the walnut tree could be protected as a heritage/landscape object under cantonal law
Decisione estratta
Yes. The tree was a protectable object because it materially shaped the historic courtyard, street, and settlement image.
Motivazione estratta
The court accepted the expert report and prior site documentation; the tree had a marked, dominant and characteristic presence and an important function within the historic farmstead ensemble.