I usually do try to have someone remove the unwanted fruit tree to plant it on their property, "find it a good home," so to speak.
That being said, if fruit growers were all naturalists, we probably wouldn't be planting fruit trees, but would stick with native trees--live oak, slash pine, bald cypress, gumbo limbo, sabal palmetto, seagrape, buttonwood, etc. But when all you have is a small lot...
For most of us this is a hobby, and although we may not be saving all the trees and "saving the planet," it remains a largely benign, beneficial, and healthful hobby. Please don't be so judgemental, Jani.
Sincere Apologies if it came across that way.
That wasn't my intention at all.
As I mentioned I freely admit my naivety in thinking that everyone would be like me, (not wanting to chop a tree regardless of production), and thinking about it more, I'm sure it's never an easy decision to chop, hence the reason for you making this thread in the first place. It's clearly a decision you have given much thought and concern, so I apologize.
And I know it's not often/always possible to give away unwanted trees.
The only things I hope for is that people try to learn as much about a tree beforehand to see if it's the right fit, and when possible, see if someone is willing to take that tree before it becomes mulch or trash (and I don't think enough people really realize how many willing people are there to come take them, with a little effort to get the word out).
So again, apologies for how it came across, as everyone has the right to do what they want with their own property, especially if space is limited.