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Marthe48

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11. So many people have to make their mark

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #10)

Thu May 2, 2024, 08:18 PM

May 2024

I've seen so many properties bought and the trees cut down, and I don't think it's for any other reason than to make it 'theirs' .

James Michener pointed out the irony of the destruction of actual wildlife and people putting plastic yard ornaments on display, I think in his book Chesapeake.

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Probably not the right forum [View all] Marthe48 May 2024 OP

Right or wrong codfisherman May 2024 #1

We live in an old growth oak forest and have 21 trees over 20 ft tall on our 1/3 acre, 2 over 30. lark May 2024 #2

I have 5 big trees on my small lot Marthe48 May 2024 #4

We have a bunch of younger trees growing in the side and back. lark May 2024 #5

I've got volunteers Marthe48 May 2024 #7

I hate to see trees cut down too. Diamond_Dog May 2024 #3

The neighbor's pines are Scotch pines Marthe48 May 2024 #6

My husband loves his trees, too, Diamond_Dog May 2024 #8

Environment IS the right forum Marthe48 Brenda May 2024 #9

I hate to see trees cut down unnecessarily, I live in a rural area that used to be all woods and we still have wildlife Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #10

So many people have to make their mark Marthe48 May 2024 #11

I love having trees, but my neighbors cut them down to make it easier to mow their postage stamp lawns Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #12

I hear you Marthe48 May 2024 #13

I sure can sympathize. If they object to trees, get an apartment downtown, problem solved. Rhiannon12866 May 2024 #14

I made a donation Marthe48 May 2024 #15

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