I need a story about the causes and effects of cutting trees?

Answer 1

In days gone by, clear-cutting a forest was the quickest and most economical method to get wood to the sawmill, local ecosystem be damned.

First, it's obvious that all the animals that live in and around the trees have lost their home and food sources, forcing them to relocate to another section of the forest. This sudden influx of animals from the clear-cut area leads to overpopulation in the standing forest. This then leads to food shortages, possible disease, and additional overpopulation through increased breeding.

Second, trees and other florae are critical to land stability, as the root systems "hold" the earth together. When the trees are cut, the roots rot, and the physical structure that "held" the earth together disappears. During heavy rains, the earth is no longer "held", and will flow away with the water, leading to rapid erosion and landslides.

Third, you can always use the arguement of how plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into oxygen.

Answer 2

We have more trees now than we did 40 years ago. Keep planting.