rockm

"If you buy such a building, your duty is to recognise the role this building plays and preserve it"

This is and will continue to be a big point of contention among historians and people buying buildings. The building to be preserved must be more than simply old--although extremely old buildings (Again, subjective) may be an exception. They have to have some "historic significance." Goshin has become an icon, as have many of Naka's trees, especially after his passing. Goshin is immediately recognizable --although it has changed alot since it was donated through dropped branches and other evidence of the years. Changing one of Naka's well know trees would be a problem. I would be slow to extend that kind of status to many trees though, especially trees that have been done in the last 30 years or so...

There are many trees like the Yamaki pine or Goshin. I doubt Joanie has inherited one like those. If she has, she shouldn't touch it. If not, this issue becomes alot greyer, I think.