Table 4.

Activities reported by home builders on wooded lots.

Activity% of builders
Trees removed93.8
Trenching for underground utilities93.8
Driveways placed within 0 to 10 feet of trees87.5
Heavy equipment passing near base of tree81.3
Raising of grade (fill)62.5
Foundations placed within 0 to 10 feet of trees62.5
Sidewalks placed within 0 to 10 feet of trees56.3
Trees pruned56.3
Storage of building materials around the base of trees50.0
Temporary soil storage around the base of trees43.8
Trees or shrubs planted37.5
Lowering of the grade25.0