RogerLemelin
ArboristSite Lurker
I've lived on my wooded property (2 acres) for 30 years. The house is surrounded by very tall white pines. About 20-30 of them are within striking distance of the house. In 30 years, 7 trees have fallen. Three fell in one storm a week after I bought the property. Two fell within 10-15 feet of the house. Beginning a few years ago the frequency and intensity of wind storms increased a great deal. During several storms I've had to evacuate the property, and trees did fall on neighbors' houses during those storms.
I see two solutions at this point: Cut down the trees, or sell the house and move. I'm seriously considering moving because (a) the loss of the trees would detract greatly from the appearance of the property. They're quite beautiful . . . when the wind isn't blowing. (b) Getting the trees cut down, cleaning up, and restoring the land and lawn would be a huge project. To access the trees, heavy machinery would destroy a large portion of the yard.
What would you do in my place?
I see two solutions at this point: Cut down the trees, or sell the house and move. I'm seriously considering moving because (a) the loss of the trees would detract greatly from the appearance of the property. They're quite beautiful . . . when the wind isn't blowing. (b) Getting the trees cut down, cleaning up, and restoring the land and lawn would be a huge project. To access the trees, heavy machinery would destroy a large portion of the yard.
What would you do in my place?