Why We Shouldn't Cut Down Trees (Speech)

Why we Shouldn't Cut Down Trees

Paragraph 1- Introduction 

Do you think we should cut down trees? Well, lots of trees are being cut down each day! It is the cause of less oxygen, fewer food sources, and less nature in the world. I personally think we shouldn’t cut down trees. It is also one of the many reasons why animals are forced out of their homes or die as they can not survive in other habitats. 

Paragraph 2-(There is less oxygen in the air)

My first reason is that when we cut down trees we are taking away oxygen from the planet. Since trees are considered larger plants, their production of oxygen is much more significant. It is estimated that tropical rainforests produce 40% of the earth's oxygen even though they cover only about 6% of the land. Without trees, humans will not be able to survive as the air will not be suitable for breathing. Trees are like the air purifiers of the world. .They help to keep the oxygen clean and breathable. Plants and trees produce energy for growth using a process we know as photosynthesis. Using light, water and carbon dioxide, a plant produces energy in the form of sugar and releases oxygen into the air. For those of you who don’t know what carbon dioxide is, it is a colourless gas with a density of about 60% higher than that of dry air. Personally, I agree with Thich Nhat Hanh when he said ‘By destroying the animals, the air and the trees, we are destroying ourselves’. I mean do people even know what they’re doing when they cut down trees.  Don’t you want our generation and the generations after to live in a non-polluted, clean and fresh environment?

Paragraph 3-(Takes away animal homes)

Secondly, deforestation takes away animal homes and habitats. When we cut down trees, we take away animal habitats. Therefore, animals that cannot survive in other habitats die and that leads to animal extinction. As a result, most of the animals who live in trees will become extinct and soon there will be half the amount of animals left in the wild than there are now. Forests have the highest biodiversity in the world, which means there are complex food webs present. Destroying trees may mean less food for animals that rely on fruits, nuts and leaves produced by the trees. This means that the forest will be unable to support a large population of a species. Endangered species like orangutans depend on trees for food and shelter. If we keep cutting down the trees that these vulnerable creatures live in, they will go from critically endangered to extinct. Without a doubt, I think people should do something about this to stop it. All people really care about is themselves, not others. Please do something to stop this. Think of all the animals in the world suffering from deforestation.

Paragraph 4-(Fewer food sources and nature)

Another important reason we shouldn’t cut down trees is that it will be the cause of fewer food sources and nature in the world. People mainly cut down trees for everyday uses such as agriculture, paper and space. The main reason is agriculture. I know it helps grow food to help us survive, but what about the environment? Fruits such as apples, pears and nectarines grow on trees. Sometimes, people cut down these trees. Either or on purpose or by accident. In that way people are not only taking beauty away from the environment, they are also cutting down food sources for human consumption. I bet you didn’t even know that about 3.5 million to 7 million trees are cut down each year. Agriculture expansions account for about 30% of the reason why trees are cut down. Seriously, wouldn’t you want the world a better place to live in or a worse environment where no one would be alive?

Paragraph 5- Conclusion

In conclusion, I think we shouldn’t cut down trees. Deforestation is the cause of less oxygen, fewer food sources, and less nature in the world. It is also one of the many reasons why animals are forced out of their homes or die as they can not survive in other habitats. Think about the world, think about others, think about yourself. By cutting down trees, we are putting our lives in great danger. Imagine a world filled with plants, filled with wildlife, and filled with nature? It all depends on you.