Activity 1: Towering Timbers [4 points]
There is a long and rich history of logging in New Zealand. Logging involves cutting down trees. The people who cut them down are called loggers. The trees that they cut down are sold and used to build things (eg. houses), to make products (eg. paper), and to generate (create) heat and power. Over the past two centuries, many of the trees in New Zealand have been cut down by loggers.
Left: NZ native forest Right: A logged forest
Some people like logging because it creates jobs for the loggers and generates money for New Zealand while others are against (opposed to) logging. Many of those opposed are worried that logging will damage the environment. It might also force animals who live in trees (eg. owls) to find new homes.
What do you think about logging?
On your blog tell us whether you think logging should be allowed in New Zealand. Be sure to provide at least two reasons to support your argument.
I think that logging should not be allowed
1.because they are cutting down trees and trees give us oxagen to breath and if they keep cutting down trees we wnt have any more trees and we will die
2. Because brids build nest in trees so preditors dont eat the eggs and if they keep cutting down trees soon the birds will be endngerd and soon will be enstinced.
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By Mathew
Hey Mason,
ReplyDeleteI must say, it's very interesting to hear what you think and have to say about logging. I love the way you have thought about this topic as well as the ideas you have come up with.
Yes, logging definitely forces animals to give up their homes and try to find new ones. Unfortunately, these animals aren't always successful so it's really important that we start planting more trees in our country to keep it alive, well and beautiful. In fact, the government has set a goal to plant one billion trees by the year 2028. That's a lot of trees! If you would like to find out more information about the One Billion Trees Programme, head on over to the website I have linked here:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/funding-and-programmes/forestry/planting-one-billion-trees/
Keep up the hard work,
Evelyn :)