New Book: Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down?

Posted by on April 29, 2013

New Book: Why Would Anyone Cut a Tree Down?

The book was written by Roberta Burzynski and illustrated by Juliette Watts, two long-time NA S&PF employees who work out of Newtown Square.

On April 26 the U.S. Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry (NA S&PF), released a nonfiction children’s picture book that discusses why trees are sometimes cut down.  Some children and adults are unaware that it is necessary to cut some trees down. The book is intended to raise awareness of the issue, and it even features tips for planting a new tree.

“While trees are valuable in many ways, there are valid reasons why trees are sometimes cut down,” said Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry Director Tony Ferguson. “Trees are living things that grow old and die,” he added. “Cutting down sick, damaged or dangerous trees can actually be good for the environment and public safety, and it can benefit remaining trees.”

To find out more about the book, to read it on line, or to purchase a print copy, visit http://na.fs.fed.us/whycutatree.