I totally agree. They should work around the existing landscape. You get along with your neighbors much better. But many want to put their “imprint” on the property with a big, “look at me” house.
Why do developers look at trees and the first thing they think is, 'let's cut down the trees'?
If I picked a wilderness area to build a house I would do so because of the per-existing landscape. Why would I want to alter the landscape which is likely why I picked that location?
It makes no sense. Pick a lot without trees if you don't want trees. Save money on tree removal.
I don't get it.