We Are Tree Killers

Our little piece of Florida swamp land saw some major changes during the last two days. The footprint for the house and the surrounding area were cleared of the pines, cedars and other fauna that populated the land there. Trees that have weathered hundreds of storms and have been silent witnesses to Florida's development during the last century fell unceremoniously to the ground within seconds.

While it was sad, it was also tangible progress for us and a much-anticipated step out of the gate. We made every effort to keep the oaks on the lot as they were luckily outside of the footprint, and we were also glad to save a few palmetto trees.

We are still awaiting the final engineering report, and thus the ability to go to permitting. In the meantime, we are ordering a heap of patience.