[Gabz]

The pines are between 30 and 50 feet tall I would say. But are more than 100 yards from the house.

The closest trees are about 25 tall and 50 - 60 feet from the house, but they are hardwood, not pine.

Hubby just reminded me that the trees closest to the barn are also hard woods, not pine.

However, the pines are close together and to the east of us, so will make great wind block. there is also another large stand of them to the south east.

[dixie sass]

Gabz, You will be surprised at how far a branch or tree can fly in a hurricane. There are tornadoes embedded in the hurricane.