Pine trees grow like weeds here. A 70-foot pine tree is likely 20 or so
years old. And, the problem is not just the hurricanes, it's the
near-hurricanes. Every one of these trees has limbs that were ripped off
and several of them have tops that were blown out over the past 20 years or
so. Most of these are tall and straight enough to produce lumber so the guy
who is clearing the lot is not charging anything as he will sell the logs,
which will more than cover his cost to clear.

We are leaving the low trees and shrubs -- live oaks, bay, coast myrtle,
etc.

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Joe S.



"Wes Stewart" wrote in message
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On Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:16:44 -0600, "Joe S."
wrote:

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The lot is covered with 70-foot-plus pine trees, all of which will be
cleared -- you don't want them anywhere near the house because they tend
to
fall over in hurricanes.

So how many years of *not* having blown down in hurricanes does it
take to grow a 70' pine tree?

I'm likely way off base here and just don't understand Mississippi but
I'm reminded of some of my neighbors who buy an acre or two of the
most beautiful desert on the planet and blade it to bare ground
because they don't like cactus. Or those who move here from somewhere
else and complain that it's too hot, it doesn't rain enough, it's too
brown, there aren't enough trees, traffic is awful, schools are
overcrowded and there are no good paying jobs.

Sorry if I offend, I just can't help myself.