Need some one to pound holes in lava

[Daniel]

I'm not sure how much it would cost. I suspect it would be less than you would think. The reason I mentioned bull dozing is that some people are completely against it without considering the benefits. Some dozer opperators are very skilled and should have no problem avoiding the trees you wish to save. Usually only a house pad and road are bulldozed. Thats what my father did, and then later decided he needed more room so he had more work done. As for planting unless you plant in a ripped area, you will still need to bust some holes. Chip does great digging tree holes, trenches, and post holes. He has a dumptruck too, so he can bring whatever kind of fill you want. If you decide not to rip your house pad, and to back fill instead, don't use cinders under your house. Your idea about planting trees and filling around with cinder sounds like a good idea too.

Daniel R Diamond