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Another point worth mentioning...the construction process can be pretty hard on trees. We had the builder save as many as feasible when we built, but about half of them didn't survive 5 years. Pretty costly to have them removed once the house was up.
Trees die of shock, some of which is avoidable, and some which is not.
Compaction of soil at roots.
Sunshine where there has never been any.
Roots cut back for trenching.
Damaged bark from careless equipment operation.
The only bad thing is that if they try to save specific 100 y/o hardwoods they would be more susceptible to root damage and compaction due to the digging and movement of heavy machinery. The smaller trees to have a better chance of surviving. I wish they were able to selectively clear for desirable trees though like oaks and hickories...as opposed to the dime a dozen maples and tulip poplars.
I am a tree lover so it hurts to see our big trees go. Perhaps some can be designated champion trees through the Raleigh and NC champion tree programs? Then maybe they'd think twice about cutting down certain trees?
If you want to protect the trees, then buy the land (either alone or with other like-minded individuals) and keep the trees. Or petition the city/county/etc. to do so.
Indeed. That's why I contribute to the Nature Conservancy.
If they would at least not allow the clear cutting until the land was about to be developed, that would be nice. It looks horrible. And I doubt they're really going to plunk down a few more car dealerships right now when no one is buying cars.
Not to mention all of these neighborhoods where a big national builder clear cuts the whole community and then doesn't build on the lots for 5 years.
Trees die of shock, some of which is avoidable, and some which is not.
Compaction of soil at roots.
Sunshine where there has never been any.
Roots cut back for trenching.
Damaged bark from careless equipment operation.
There are many trees in my neighborhood that are older than the houses, some quite large. I'm glad that 20+ years ago, builders took the care to save the trees, rather than just mow them all down because it's easier/cheaper/more expedient! I'm sure it was more difficult to build the houses amongst the trees, but it was definitely worth the effort in my opinion!
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