Question

Explain why clear-cutting is a more destructive method of wood harvesting than selective cutting. short paragraph

Answer 1

Clear-cutting is more destructive because it removes all trees at once, destroying habitat and food sources, exposing soil to intense erosion and nutrient loss, increasing runoff and sedimentation in waterways, and releasing large amounts of stored carbon. By contrast, selective cutting removes only some trees, preserves canopy cover and understory microclimate, maintains corridors and shelter for wildlife, and protects soil and water, so the forest can recover more quickly and retain greater biodiversity.