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jeoeker531 t1_iud9q4z wrote

Reply to comment by elencus in Ozone Hole Continues Shrinking in 2022, NASA and NOAA Scientists Say | Annual Antarctic ozone hole over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and generally continued the overall shrinking trend of recent years. by yourSAS

Ok I never said it was the only benefit of forests. I’m just saying, again, that cutting down trees isn’t bad when done responsibly. It’s a reusable resource

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elencus t1_iudc46s wrote

>that cutting down trees isn’t bad when done responsibly.

Well that's completely different from what the original comment you replied to said. They specifically criticized clearcutting forests, which is not responsible. I think to interpret their comment as anti-christmas tree farm or similar responsible forestry practices is... disingenuous.

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brockwallace t1_iuenkct wrote

I was going to mention this but decided just to sleep, thanks bruh.

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jeoeker531 t1_iudh31g wrote

I mean clear cutting trees isn’t inherently bad either. Again, they’re reusable and can be planted elsewhere. Clear cutting in certain areas isn’t bad. Indiscriminately clear cutting everywhere would be bad

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elencus t1_iudssu0 wrote

I think at the very best you can claim that in some cases clearcutting forests is controversial and provides niche edge benefits. Why you are so insistent to point out cutting trees can be good, I have no idea.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/is-clear-cutting-us-forests-good-for-wildlife

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jeoeker531 t1_iuhmkog wrote

Because someone made it seem like it’s only bad

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elencus t1_iuhsmnh wrote

which it arguably is?

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jeoeker531 t1_iui005z wrote

It’s not though, clear cutting forests isn’t bad if it’s done responsibly and trees are replanted, which they are

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elencus t1_iui1o5f wrote

Read the article I linked. It's controversial at best and not something that can always be done responsibly.

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DrBrisha t1_iue5gda wrote

Well-oxygen isn’t the only benefit of forests. Diversity and thriving ecosystems provide services that are critical. I just don’t think you can justify cutting the Amazon to the point of no return is “meh”. That’s just one example. Oxygen isn’t the talking point there.

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