user10476: 
While having a concrete floor, is it okay to chop off trees for a wooden floor?

"If [a monk or nun] is ruthless with regard to plants, this is an offence to be atoned." (Patimokkhasutta Pacittiya 11)

user120: The rules for monks and nuns outlined in the Patimokkha do not apply to lay people. The things you mention are not violations of the code of ethics for non-monastics. 

10476: <ol start="2">
<li>While having a concrete floor, is it okay to chop off trees for a wooden floor?</li>
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<p>"If [a monk or nun] is ruthless with regard to plants, this is an offence to be atoned." (Patimokkhasutta Pacittiya 11)</p>
 120: <p>The rules for monks and nuns outlined in the Patimokkha do not apply to lay people. The things you mention are not violations of the code of ethics for non-monastics. </p>
