s
a property owner in Pepper Creek you'll be reassured to know that a
number of steps
are taken before, during and after construction to preserve and protect
trees both inside the building envelope and outside the building envelope.
These techniques which are being used in the overall site development,
can be implemented on the individual homesites as well maintaining the
best of Pepper Creek's native assets.
rees
eat, breathe and live through their root system. Eighty-five percent
of a tree's roots are concentrated in the top eighteen inches of soil.
Maintaining this root environment is critical to preserving the breathtaking
treescapes of Pepper Creek.
estoration
Zones will be designated on side and rear lot lines to re-establish the natural
woodland appearance of each site. The number of hardwood overstory trees,
native ornamental trees and shrubs required will be determined by property
line
footage. Restoration zones will be seeded with native grasses and appropriated
edge established.