The homeowner that built this garage worked within the tree preservation code of Charlotte County to save this beautiful heritage pine. This tree is a co-dominant leader but it did survive Hurricane Charley and numerous tropical storms so it will probably be something other than its less than ideal structure that will seal its fate. The owner did have to encroach on the trees root zone with the drive way, which is permitted, and even though this tree is especially sensitive to any disruptions, it seems completely intact and full. Not a brown needle six months since the work was completed. It is difficult to estimate the value this tree gives the site but studies have estimated that the difference in the value of the property without the tree would be approx. 15% less than with it.