A CLEARING IN THE WILDWOOD : Page 29

Homes in new sections usually have to have the utilities brought to them—power and telephone, at least, if not water and sewer as well. It is wise to find out just where your trees stand in relation to these welcome but sometimes reckless arrivals. The workmen who clear the right-of-way and run in your service lines are not interested in saving trees, only in getting wires up or pipes down. Here again your builder is responsible, but keep an eye cocked over his shoulder, and get repaired promptly any tree damage he fails to forfend. In the end you will be glad you did, when other buyers' trees go to pot and yours are the nicest in the neighborhood.