Wood is the most renewable and environmentally sustainable raw material available to us. Harvesting the wood involves cutting the trees. Timber processing serves a wide variety of forest goals outside timber.

Why are we supposed to enjoy cutting down a tree? Here are 10 explanations for this.

Next, we’re all using wood. A lot of wood, man. At least four or five pounds a day. It’s a good thing. Managed forests are forever growing wood, and we are already growing much more wood than we are using. Other raw materials have small supply, even though some of them are manufactured in abundance. The entire life cycle of carbon and energy clearly shows that wood is much more sustainable than other raw materials. Substituting wood for other products, where possible, is almost always the most environmentally friendly choice.

Second, removing the right trees from the forest area helps to keep the forest safe and vigorous. This is the only way to avoid or mitigate the effects of insects and diseases. Nature has a strange habit of destroying trees in dramatic, if often progressive, ways. This is particularly true of our current forests, which are the result of extreme disturbances from the historic logging period.

Third, managed forests will significantly improve the financial value of trees. Forest money is a valuable target and can be very profitable if it is handled properly. Tens of millions of acres are handled in this way by companies reporting to shareholders. These companies are included in many IRA retirement portfolios. It’s working.

Fourth, cutting trees will promote regeneration and future forests. Different tree species have different requirements for light, soil, water, etc. Opening up a stand in a way that attracts the desired species is necessary in order to achieve the kind of forest we want to see.

Fifthly, managed forests provide higher quality and more ecological resources, such as soil quality, clean water, carbon sequestration, nutrient retention and more. Essentially, as we handle, we get more “stuff.” Nature doesn’t work for us, but we can control the woods to work for us.

Sixthly, human population growth and demand for forest products and services are growing. Forest area, on the other hand, is not. The pace at which the forest has been growing is starting to slow. More and more forests are being parceled, leading to millions of acres of land that are much more difficult to maintain than larger areas. This means that maintaining forest acres that remain available for management will become increasingly necessary.

Seventhly, most species of wildlife, particularly vertebrate wildlife, rely on forests for at least part of their habitat needs. There are several examples of animal species that have been rescued from low numbers by forest management. The poster boy, perhaps, is the warbler of Kirtland. Tree cutting is an important tool for creating habitat conditions for many wildlife species, especially game species.

Eighth, cutting trees is the secret to attempts to preserve forests. The vast majority of our forests have been significantly changed by past activities, mostly historical and some more recently. Nature, by itself, can rarely function through these paths of regeneration.

Ninth, several thousands of non-timber forest products can be promoted by forest management. Maple syrup, blueberries, mushrooms, nuts, fruit, medicines and craft materials are only a few items that contribute to the hobby and cottage industries.

Last but not least, family forests are excellent resources to serve family harmony. Forests can be valuable focal points for recreation and encourage a deeper understanding of forest ecology. Land conservation, when carried out as a family affair, enhances the feeling of belonging and stewardship. This can lead to longer tenure of ownership, stronger families and, also, better maintained forests.

The multitude of advantages and bounty from forests can only be accomplished by maintaining them. Left alone, nature is not going to function in these ways. It’s important to remember that the woods will thrive just fine without us if we all vanish from the earth tomorrow. Our survival, however, includes products and services from the forests. Forests are governed by humans, rather than simply by any altruistic fervor. We neglect forests at our own risk.

Lastly, it is important to keep in mind to hire a tree expert for any of your tree trimming needs. Search around the internet for any tree cutting services available in your area. There are plenty to choose from.