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Preserving trees while building in a forest

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Written by: Sandi Laufenberg-Deku

Category: Dekorra Campsite - "East of Jordan"

Published: 01 September 2026

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You cannot keep all the trees when building a house with a basement in a forest, but you can save many of them with careful planning and a selective clearing approach. [1]  
Why You Can't Keep Every Tree 

• Heavy Machinery: Excavators and concrete trucks need clear space to operate safely and maneuver around the site. 
• Root Damage: Digging a deep hole for a basement severs the root systems of nearby trees. 
• Forest Shock: Opening a large gap in a dense forest exposes protected trees to strong winds and sudden soil moisture changes, which can cause them to snap or die over time. [1, 2, 3]  

How to Save as Many Trees as Possible 

• Selective Clearing: Clear only the exact footprint of the house plus a narrow working buffer (usually 10 to 15 feet) for construction access. 
• Root Protection Zones: Mark off zones around surviving trees where no digging, grading, or heavy equipment parking is allowed. 
• Hire Specialists: Consult a certified arborist to evaluate tree health and a civil engineer to design a tight, low-impact excavation plan. 
• Expect Higher Costs: Preserving trees close to a build site requires manual labor instead of fast bulldozers, which increases site prep expenses. [3, 6]  

Perspectives on Wooded Lots 
Most users on Reddit r/Homebuilding agree that building on wooded lots is entirely feasible, though it increases the overall cost of construction due to the necessary land clearing and preparation. [7]  
If you'd like, tell me:What is the approximate size of the house you want to build?Do you already own the wooded lot, or are you still shopping for land?I can help you outline the next steps with a builder or site planner. 
AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://laidbackgardener.blog/2017/03/09/building-a-house-without-destroying-the-forest/ 
[2] https://permies.com/t/90333/impact-tree-clearing-lots-small 
[3] https://www.facebook.com/wsbtv/posts/if-the-developer-cuts-it-down-theyll-have-to-plant-65-trees-to-replace-it/1106874971473178/ 
[4] https://pro.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Saving-Trees-During-Construction.13697.html 
[5] https://www.quora.com/If-I-own-300-acres-of-forest-how-can-I-build-buildings-without-cutting-down-the-forest 
[6] https://www.txrac.com/blog/average-cost-to-build-a-house-on-your-own-land 
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebuilding/comments/1uh61zp/building_on_lots_with_trees/ 

EndTimes Have Started - Podcast with Eric & Bonnie Rom & Ian Hill

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Written by: Sandi Laufenberg-Deku

Category: SANDI'S BLOG

Published: 02 August 2025

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• revelations
• end-times
• endtimes
• Bible Prophecy
• Rapture

Updated 3-26-26

Live Podcasts every 2 weeks at 7:30 pm CST, starting August 2, 2025 -  with Eric & Bonnie Rom, and thier son-in-law, Ian Hall. 

please watch this preview video for more info: 

   https://www.youtube.com/live/Hxon6CUvhcQ?si=qrIR2quckHCJuqro 

and the 7:30 podcasts for this can be found in our channel here:

   https://www.youtube.com/@sandi91361   (CLICK ON LIVE)

 

EndTimes Timelines

1.  A pdf with both versions of the timelines, simple and detailed, is HERE.   This is printable so that you can make a poster to hang up with larger print - due to Ian David Hall's detailed version being long and narrow. The text may be hard to view if it is on only one sheet of paper. 

2. The Simple EndTimes Timeline by Eric Rom (The Watchman) can be downloaded HERE:

3. Ian David Hall's detailed version of the timeline:

http://4jc.us/downloads/endtimes/ian_d_hall_detailed_v_2_aug_2025b.pdf  

4. Both Versions of the timeline:

https://4jc.us/downloads/endtimes/tribulation_timelines_both_versions_091525b.pdf 

5. Eric Rom, The Watchman's, updated timeline with projected dates based on the Peach Treaty (Abrahamic Alliance) on Oct. 13, 2025: 

(coming soon, here)

6. Ian D Hall's  additional docs

      (coming soon, here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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