5 Reasons Why Cutting Down Trees Is a Good Thing

Tree removal is a topic of debate for many people. Whether you’re talking about a single sapling in your yard or acres of forest, many people view cutting down trees as harmful to the environment. While unnecessary tree removal is injurious, carefully considered tree removal can provide benefits for you, the landscape and native animal species.

Before we explore the benefits of cutting down trees, we want to address a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding tree removal:

How does cutting trees affect us and the environment?

Careless tree removal and large-scale deforestation does adversely affect the environment and, indirectly, us. Trees do everything from provide oxygen to help regulate temperatures. Without them, the very environments in which we live are at risk of becoming uninhabitable.

What is it called when trees are cut down?

Tree removal goes by many names, including deadwooding, tree felling, forest clearance, land clearing and timber harvesting. Though “deforestation” is one popular term, we choose not to use it, as it has a negative connotation and does not adequately represent why we do what we do.

Can you cut trees on your own?

Safe and proper tree removal is imperative for both your own safety and the safety of those around you. For this reason, you should leave tree cutting to a team that knows how to cut down a tree and that has all the proper gear and training.

The Top 5 Benefits of Tree Cutting

1. Improves Forest Restoration

Forests depend on cycles of life and death. These cycles used to be achieved naturally with wildfires, which would destroy older trees to make way for new growth. However, with the dangers fires pose to growing populations, we work to prevent fires. Tree removal services, whether on a small or large scale, can serve the purpose of fires but without the additional destruction.

2. Encourages Environmental Diversity

A diverse forest is a healthy forest. Careful removal of certain trees promotes diversity and can be the best way to encourage a healthy environment for diverse animal species to live.

3. Reduces the Risk of Falling Trees

Removing a tree is sometimes necessary for safety. A dead tree has a compromised structure, so it’s only a matter of time before it’s blown over. Instead of waiting for nature to take its course, work with a local tree service team for safe removal.

4. Provides Renewable Resources

Clearing large swathes of trees with no intention of replanting is harmful to the environment. However, conscious logging and modern tree removal, combined with strategic replanting efforts, not only offer an efficient collection of essential natural resources but also improve the forest habitat.

5. Prevents the Spread of Diseases and Infestations

Trees can suffer many untreatable infestations and diseases. Immediate removal limits the threat of a widespread infestation on your property. If you suspect a tree is diseased or infested, it’s best to have it removed before it can cause more damage to nearby trees.

Tree Removal FAQ

Given the rapid rate at which human populations cut down entire forests, it is understandable that you should be concerned about cutting down trees on your property. Despite reviewing the many benefits of cutting trees, you may still have several questions. Below are a few of the top questions regarding tree cutting and their answers.

How does cutting trees affect us and the environment? 

Careless tree removal and large-scale deforestation does adversely affect the environment and, indirectly, us. Trees do everything from providing oxygen to helping regulate temperatures. Without them, the very environments in which we live are at risk of becoming uninhabitable, as loss of trees can lead to everything from soil erosion to increased flooding, and from fewer crops to loss of animal habitat. Widespread clear cutting is also responsible for increased greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and associated climate change.

That said, the type of tree cutting that has an adverse effect is the type that is done carelessly and without any concern for the natural environment at large. When we tackle tree removal projects, it is because we truly believe that cutting down trees is what is best for the surrounding landscape, wildlife and natural growth cycle.

What is it called when trees are cut down? 

Tree removal goes by many names, including dead wooding, tree felling, forest clearance, land clearing and timber harvesting. Though “deforestation” is one popular term, we choose not to use it, as it has a negative connotation and does not adequately represent what we do or why we do it.

Can you cut trees on your own? 

Safe and proper tree removal is imperative for both your own safety and the safety of those around you. For this reason, you should leave tree cutting to a team that knows how to cut down a tree and that has all the proper gear and training, such as Martin’s Tree Service, Inc. Our team is well trained and approaches each job with both the right equipment and proper techniques at the ready. We are fully insured and comply with all the proven safety tactics of our industry. Finally, when you hire Martin’s, you can be sure that not a single aspect of a felled tree goes to waste. We chop up each piece into usable chunks and, if you cannot use them, source them to people or organizations that can.

 

Find Out How To Manage Your Trees Today

Work with a local leader in effective tree removal in your area. Contact us today at Martin’s Tree Service to see how to cut down a tree from your property in a safe manner.

 

From a single tree to an extensive project on forested land, we’ll work with you to keep your property safe and your trees thriving. Learn more about proper tree care and how removal is sometimes a necessary step in ensuring a healthy, safe environment for you and the local animals and plants.