Reduce Deforestation

There is an interminable action that concerns me--- deforestation. To produce the Sunday newspapers in New York, around 600,000 trees are cut down. This abatement of the forest creates forests fragmentation which endangers many species. For instance, the short-eared owl which regulates the rodent population to make sure there isn't an overpopulation of rodents is endangered. In addition, the Indiana Bat which retains the mosquito population in New York is endangered as well. The black bear is a keystone organism of the deciduous forest; they serve as decomposers, cleaning up the  previous season's debris and they're omnivores, feeding on animals, berries, nuts, and insects. Black bears keep insect populations under control   In addition, the Leedy's roseroot, an uncommon species found in only 6 locations today, and the Hart's-tongue fern, found 90% of the population in central New York, are endangered. These plants and animals are important to our ecosystem because they enhance the biodiversity in New York.

To protect the biodiversity in New York, single-tree selection should be practice. This method removes old or diseased trees to replace younger trees by thinning it. It cuts down trees with high demand value. This method helps the forest because it leaves the larger and healthier trees to breed, continuing the survival of animals. Compare to the method of high-grading, single-tree selection leaves the soil healthy for future regeneration of trees.

In addition, the seed-tree method should be practice as well. This method will ensure the natural regeneration of the forest until the forest is large enough to be cut down by both economic and biological factors. It conserves the superior, healthy trees and good growth form trees use to propagate its seed. This benefits the land because it prevents erosion.

I strongly urge you to pass a bill that uses both methods because they are necessary and proper for our environment. Thank you for taking your time to read and I hope that you follow my advice.