Adopt a Tree...

I've had one thing nagging me during the entire design phase of my home. There is a beautiful oak tree living right in the center of the only sensible place to build. I have tried to rationalize building the home where the tree lives:

• the home would be a heating energy hog if built in the shade of the tree
  
• the home will act like a tree by catching and storing water, be the center of a beautiful garden, provide a healthy living space...
  
• other trees were cut down on this land to create a building area before I purchased
• the land is blessed with many other beautiful trees
• I will plant more than enough trees on the land to make up for this one tree
• wood from the tree will become parts of the home

Regardless of these rationalizations, I still get sad when I think about cutting it down. That's why I was excited to learn about tree relocation. Companies like J. Arnaz Tree Movers in San Jose, CA are able to successfully relocate large trees from one place to another.

I am searching for someone to adopt this tree. I will give the tree to anyone who pays all expenses to relocate the tree. This would be an expensive and difficult process, and it is not guaranteed to be successful. It is a 24" caliper live oak, over 30' tall and over 35' in diameter. The tree is located in Santa Cruz, CA. Please comment with your contact information or email me if you are seriously interested in pursuing this further. Thanks!