Trees Removed

Today (Tuesday) the final bit of clearing away of the old buildings took place in the morning. A few more dumpsters (I can't count how many have been in and out these last few days) made quick work of the final wood and brick.

Around 10:30 AM they started on clearing the trees that are directly over the job site (not the front trees along Westheimer). The plan is to remove as many trees as possible today. There is concern over the water lines that run very close to several trees. We will hope that we don't break the line (at least not too many times).

The trees are not coming down without a fight (as the video shows). The big old oak closest to the sanctuary took several minutes of digging and pushing to coax it from the ground. The plan is that the trees will be hauled off site and recycled for tree mulch (or some such products).

As I previously wrote, I look forward to the day when we will begin replanting trees and other landscape on the campus. This will be a great opportunity for us to roll-up our sleeves and do some work together.