What are some reasons humans cut down trees?

We cut trees for two basic reasons. One,we want the wood for lumber to build houses, or to make paper, or to make other manufactured products. Wood or chemicals derived from wood goes into thousands of different products. read more

( Some people consider forestry to be a separate field or industry , but I think of trees as a crop, if they are cut because the wood is needed. Sometimes we cut trees for other reasons, but not so often or so many. read more

Tim Young of Tim Young Tree Service in Charlotte agrees that shade from trees can reduce a utility bill by cutting the amount of energy needed to cool a home, but suggests that homeowners think about how trees can help in the winter by providing a windbreak. read more

After the valuable timber has been extracted, loggers are followed by small farmers who use slash and burn techniques to quickly cut down and dispose of the remaining trees and brush. The fires often get out of control and cause massive damage to the forest ecosystem. read more