The forest value is not only the timber but also aesthetic, plant diversity or variety, animal diversity, climate control, and control of the watershed. Forest ecologists say the trees, animals, and water depend on each otherClear cutting forests and removing streambanks vegetation result is increased erosion rates, as well as more severe and frequent flooding as the natural storage capacity in the soil is reduced.

1. Don't cut more trees than can be grown on an anual basis.
2. Accept the idea of protecting stream beds.
3. Leave the dead trees to stand because they provide homes to small animals, they also act as shade for animals.