Is Selective Cutting Bad? Selective logging is causing long-term changes to tropical forests in Africa by facilitating the growth of weeds and vines, which reduces plant diversity and diminishes carbon storage, reports a new paper published in the journal Ecological Research. How does selective cutting improve biodiversity? Selective cutting reduces crowding, encourages growth of younger
What Causes Clear Cutting? The leading cause of extinction is destruction of native habitat by such human activities as clearcutting and logging roads. Each year of continued clearcutting in the national forests leads to the loss of more species.” Opposing View – “According to the WWF, trees can essentially act as anchors for soil. What
What Is Being Done To Stop Clear Cutting? Sustainable Forestry. Sustainable forestry consists of timber harvesting methods designed to do as little damage to the environment as possible. … Erosion Control. One of the leading causes of deforestation is clearing land for agriculture. … Stewardship. … REDD Incentives. How can the impact of clear cutting