An inventory has been taken of the devastated back 5 acres of our property...approximately 400 trees (over 8" diameter) are dead...270+ loblolly pine with 16.5" avg. diameter, 96+ post/black jack oak with 9.5" avg. diameter, and 18+ cedar with 10" avg. diameter. This reality weighs heavy....but, our faith remains strong that good will come from this experience.
Since the largest wildfire in Texas history, an affected Bastrop County couple has worked to harvest, transport, mill, and are currently rebuilding their home from the timber on their Lost Pines property. With a creative and pioneering spirit to construct their home from the scorched trees, they are personally rebuilding from the ashes. Blessed by the relationship with a local sawmill, they are maximizing the wood resources in as many ways possible for construction and finishes.
February 22, 2012
THE HEAVY REALITY
An inventory has been taken of the devastated back 5 acres of our property...approximately 400 trees (over 8" diameter) are dead...270+ loblolly pine with 16.5" avg. diameter, 96+ post/black jack oak with 9.5" avg. diameter, and 18+ cedar with 10" avg. diameter. This reality weighs heavy....but, our faith remains strong that good will come from this experience.