I've reluctantly decided to have this huge pine tree removed. My husband wanted to six years ago, but I love trees and convinced him it was no danger. Since then it's been damaged by lightning and I get more nervous each hurricane season. Tomorrow it goes. I feel like a murderer.
I was reminded of the Berenstain Bears who went into the woods (if I recall the story correctly) to cut down a Christmas tree only to realize how many animals lived there. There are no squirrels' nests in my tree this year. I hope no woodpeckers live in its cavity.
I don't know if I could have a tree cut down. We have one that's on its last leg and i still won't cut it! But now you'll always have it with this picture.
I understand both of your feelings, one and not wanting to cut the tree down and two wanting to make sure your house is safe