"Joe S." wrote in message
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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.


While clearing the pines I hope you are clearing out all the trees near your
house. One of the home repair shows stated that if you have a bunch of
trees around and remove most of them the ones that are left will blow over
easy. Seems they are depending on each other to help shield the wind. If a
tree is out by its self then it puts down more of a root system and will not
blow over as easy.