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It's a pity, there were probably some treasures in the cleared forest. Take a look to the right and left to see if anyone is clearing there, all sizes are represented after all.

Nida35a schrieb:

Too bad, there were probably some treasures in the cleared forest. Take a look to the right and left to see if anyone is clearing there,
there are trees of all sizes.

Unfortunately, there was nothing left. At the front, along about 40m (130 feet), we wanted to clear everything because the house extends quite far into the plot, and there will be a carport in front as well. Additionally, the tree preservation regulations in Fichtenwalde are very strict. If we didn’t cut the trees now, it would hardly be possible later. The large trees we wanted to keep were two nice but unfortunately dried-up pines. The rest were only brittle locust trees. I already went through the site with the tree cutter and asked for advice. We have now left about 18 trees standing on the green strip. Behind the house and at the front (once everything is built), we will plant more trees afterwards.

And if there are any comments like “cutting down trees is bad,” we had to finance initial reforestation when converting the ENTIRE plot. In the end, trees were planted elsewhere, and we also left some standing. So overall, there are now more trees 😎

I often pass by a beautifully overgrown, park-like property here. There was a lot going on in the fall: red maple and sweetgum, yellow elm, rust-colored katsura tree, and a few conifers to match. Really beautiful and diverse. I wouldn’t plant a large area entirely with spruce trees. I don’t know what grows well in your area... but the Späth family certainly knows.

Tom1978 schrieb:

And which trees do you recommend?

Choose a mix of what you really like and, if not included, native trees. Planting is not very expensive if you order several trees at once. Pay attention to the desired mature height.

Hangman schrieb:

There was quite a display in autumn: red maple and sweetgum, yellow elms, rust-colored katsura tree, along with some suitable conifers.

Good suggestions. Also very nice are laburnum, hornbeam, European beech, ironwood, maple (Japanese and fan-shaped…), magnolia (star or tulip), harlequin willow, rowan…

Deadree schrieb:

I worked for several years in research and development of crop protection products and have some knowledge in this area.
The main components of "Pontos" are picolinafen (weight-%: 8.74) and flufenacet (weight-%: 20.98).
Flufenacet is a CMR substance.
CMR stands for: C: carcinogenic M: mutagenic R: toxic to reproduction – damages the unborn child and can affect fertility.

Yes, but
the overall classification of the substance no longer relates to CMR. Flufenacet is only contained at a 21% proportion. Accordingly, the overall product is classified only as "Skin Sensitizer 1A" and "STOT RE 2," which means it can damage organs if exposed for a long time and/or frequently (damage is not the same as cancer).
I find the risk to groundwater more concerning.

Steffi33 schrieb:

I will also raise this at the daycare center. On the spraying day, the little ones should better not be outside.

That is definitely sensible, and I would absolutely support that.
But please don’t bring up cancer as a scare tactic. It’s unhealthy, especially for growing children, and that should be argument enough.

PS: I’m not a farmer, but I work with hazardous materials, and fortunately many safety data sheets are available online.
PPS: No photo again, but I didn’t want to leave it like that.

Tom1978 schrieb:

What are the costs for, for example, a 3m (10 ft) tall spruce or Nordmann fir?

For these two tree species, I would suggest buying this year’s potted Christmas tree and planting it in the garden after the holiday season. It will reach 3 meters (10 feet) in height within two years because they grow quickly and tall. Often, it is even possible to grow them from cuttings stuck into the ground.