advantages of cutting down trees?

Answer 1

Depends on the situation. On my property I had 4 trees come down during the last windstorm, so I had a lot of trees cleared so a fir would not crush my home.

Wood can be a renewable resource when harvested responsibly, it is a great building material. Obviously clear cutting thousands of square miles is not responsible.

Answer 2

Benefits Of Cutting Down Trees

Answer 3

I think that a healthy and well-placed tree should be left alone. However, there are quite a few reasons why you might need to cut one down. For example, a diseased or dead tree can be a hazard, by branches breaking off and falling, as well as being aesthetically unappealing. A tree could be badly located, such as interfering with power lines,or too close to the house so that it damages the roof or the foundation. Often homeowners plant several little bitty trees kind of close together, and 10 or 20 years later, they realize that the trees are too close together to be healthy, and that the yard is too dark and overcrowded. Over the years, I have had to remove trees for all of these reasons. Hardwood trees can be good firewood when they are cut down, and any tree can be chipped into mulch, either of which is a way of recycling the tree.

Answer 4

I am not a 'Greenie' or tree sitter, but unless, for example, you absolutely need to cut trees down to build your home, they have a disease and its killing off other trees or animals, they are growing into the pipes, etc. there are no good reasons or advantages of cutting down trees in the long run (long run as in the sustainability of the Earth and all its habitants -- including human beings). In the short term, you won't have to rake the leaves or prune the tree, etc. but these short term 'advantages' are really not worth the cost of sustaining life and the Earth. If you really must get rid of a tree in a certain area for aesthetic reasons, try to transplant it or plant a few in its place. Reports released this past week predict millions will die in 70 years time because of climate changes, changes in weather patterns, and because there simply won't be enough water and clean air for everyone. We could just all ignore this problem and say well the next generation can deal with this, but the time has come when the responsibility has been passed so many times that we are that generation that must take notice and partake in serious actions to stop wasting, clearing out everything in our path to build a new road or shopping mall, clean up the Earth and stop the greenhouse effect. Back to your question, there really is no advantage of cutting down trees, they clean the air we breath. I don't want myself, my children, or anyone else to suffer in the future because we all ignored reports about climate change and the impact cutting down trees can make. There is so much beauty on Earth, I don't want it all to end -- even if I am not here.

Answer 5

Unless a tree is doing some damage, such as too close to a foundation and causing problems, there is not any real advantage to cutting it down. We have cut too many trees down and that is causing a lot of problems.

Answer 6

Only reason I cut trees is to heat my house. Even then, I do selective cutting. Meaning I go for the diseased trees/dead trees first. Then I go for the overcrowding.trees. In the woods around me that I 'take care' of, there are alot of saplings just trying their best to grow. If I cut a few of the bigger trees down for firewood, leaves the younger ones more room/light to grow strong/tall. But like a few others said, it's best to leave them for the oxygen they provide for us.

Answer 7

No more raking in the fall, your gutters stop growing wild vegetation from leaves and "helicopters", you'll probably kill off some of the squirrel and crow populations. Just remember one fact, though. A full grown tree can supply enough oxygen to keep 20 people breathing for a whole year!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Only advantage I see is that you get more light if you take out some of the huge trees that are close to the house. It opens up the view. And good trees can be sold to pay for a trip to the nursery to get new trees and shrubs. If they are unhealthy you are making it a better situation for your healthy trees.

Answer 9

To open a limited view of a rare sight I.E-1000ft waterfall that can be seen from top to bottom unobstructed by trees.

Answer 10

Trees are dangerous predators who kill hundreds of skiers, lumberjacks, and beavers every year. They need to be stopped before it's too late.