Question

Why is clearcutting an especially damaging forestry practice for species that rely upon older trees for their survival?
a.
Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand, old and young.
b.
Clearcutting specifically removes older trees in a stand.
c.
Clearcutting forces younger trees to mature faster.
d.
Clearcutting is not a damaging forestry practice.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Clearcutting removes all trees in a stand — including the older, habitat‑providing trees many species depend on — thereby destroying their nesting, foraging, and shelter resources.