We are currently cutting trees so we can see exactly what we have and then we will develop a good land plan. The property has never been developed. The previous owner used to run cattle on parts of it, but that was probably over 10 years ago. We will build a house, barn, equipment building/workshop, have horse pasture, mow hay, some fruit trees, garden, perhaps some crop plots. These small stumps (most 2-10") cut at ground level and treated with herbicide should not be a problem in most places, and where they are a problem we will dig them up. The tractor saw does the least disturbance to the property right now and is something I can do myself, and a lot cheaper than hiring an excavator operator. At the end I also own a tractor saw so I can clear some horse/people paths in the 15 acres of mature woods that will remain on the property. This may or may not be the best approach. Time will tell!