Densely Wooded Lots
Branch Managers… When preparing a site for construction I try to preserve as many trees as possible, only disturbing the ones that will unfortunately fall directly into the area of the septic system, driveway and main structure including a twenty-five foot radius buffer around the structure. I personally feel that it is a shame to unnecessarily remove any tree(s) which took at least twenty-five years to grow and only twenty-five minutes to destroy.
Mature trees give a site such a nicer look from the road and also provide shade which can help keep your home cooler in the summer. Of course, on the flip side, you have to keep your gutters clean, and wooded lots have higher development costs(but it’s definitely worth it!)
Why? Because the cost of cutting and clearing the appropriate amount of foliage, excavation and carting of stumps will add several thousand dollars to site work.