Some rail easements ceded land back and some did not. Sounds like his lawyer did the research and will not allow his land to be torn up by atv’s
That was the point of erecting the berms and barriers. If the landowner simply tried to negotiate with the State of Maine, the process would've been unending. Now, it will be resolved one way or another in court.
It also looks like the landowner would settle for the State springing for some fencing.
Personally I hope he wins.