It is thought that trees produce this resin in order to protect themselves from diseases and enhance healing of broken branches; however there are different opinions about its purpose in plants. (thenaturalamber.com)
There are broken branches everywhere, and he is sparse here and there. (nakedpastor.com)
The owner would be «seized of possession» and would immediately exercise the right of ownership by breaking the branch of a tree growing on the land or by turning the soil. (humanrights.gov.au)