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Good opin, AAB...
But if you are looking at building sites, some trees/rhodies/laurel et al tend to get taken out even by the most 'careful' builder, which may be an oxymoron.
On existing homes, winter views often become barely-to no view, in full summer.
As for tree cutting, some HOAs may have rules or req's to 'ask first', or even no cut.
However, if one has 2-3+ acres, one quickly realizes that every freakin 'tree' on their property is not necessarily good/healthy/needed, imo.
And, any knowledgeable arborist or forestry person will acknowledge that many species of trees, at most of their early-middle life span, will grow 'better'/stronger with slightly reduced close-in competition. Not anti-tree; I just don't support don't cut down any tree of any kind, anywhere philosophy.
Back at the Timber Ranch, we have personally cut/had cut 3 dozen + over the 12 years. One would never know it, from a visual or environmental perspective. It all depends on where one is, their lot or yard, species of tree, etc.
GL, mD
PS: office on west 51st between 6th & B'way, for a couple of decades. Wasn't 'in the office' much, but we miss Gotham City.
Good opin, AAB...
But if you are looking at building sites, some trees/rhodies/laurel et al tend to get taken out even by the most 'careful' builder, which may be an oxymoron.
On existing homes, winter views often become barely-to no view, in full summer.
As for tree cutting, some HOAs may have rules or req's to 'ask first', or even no cut.
However, if one has 2-3+ acres, one quickly realizes that every freakin 'tree' on their property is not necessarily good/healthy/needed, imo.
And, any knowledgeable arborist or forestry person will acknowledge that many species of trees, at most of their early-middle life span, will grow 'better'/stronger with slightly reduced close-in competition. Not anti-tree; I just don't support don't cut down any tree of any kind, anywhere philosophy.
Back at the Timber Ranch, we have personally cut/had cut 3 dozen + over the 12 years. One would never know it, from a visual or environmental perspective. It all depends on where one is, their lot or yard, species of tree, etc.
GL, mD
PS: office on west 51st between 6th & B'way, for a couple of decades. Wasn't 'in the office' much, but we miss Gotham City.
Hey mD, thanks for the good advice! I am looking forward to working with a reputable arborist to make the most of my property and do no harm. Would you happen to have a referal? Glad to know a fellow NYer, makes WNC seem a little more like home.
AAB,
I know a good reg'd arborist in Waynesville/MV/Sylva area, west of A'ville, when the time comes. He may travel further these days.
Also, a very knowledgeable tree cutter is often the tix, too. I have used Southern Tree Service off and on, for a decade. Lloyd the owner has forgotten more about species, growing habits and tendencies, how to thin, trim, what not to do, etc, than anyone I have ever met. Ain't cheap, and not sure how far he goes 'east' toward A'ville area.
There are probably dozens of good ones in Buncombe County and area, too.
I have lost most of any vestige of any NY accent, lol! The Boss, from LI, can still turn hers on when she has too, but hers is fading by the year, also...
GL, mD
The best views are the ones of mountains that have NOT been ruined by having houses built on them!
Yes! Purchase a previously used home. Don't plow down trees and put up a new house. This is the best form of recycling. The only true way.
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