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. 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.
It is a pretty difficult decision to make because logs are cut down for people to live, but then cutting the trees down are no good for the environment.
I'm going to have to go with not cutting down trees. My first reason is because once a tree is cut down animals (like birds) are going to have to find a new home because most live in trees. My second reason is, cutting down trees might effect our breathing because, we get our oxygen from trees, and if people cut down too many trees, it will be difficult to breath.
Hi Patience,
ReplyDeleteGood connection between the trees and where the animals live. Great job have a wonderful holiday and Blog you later
From you kind of friend Solomone.
Hello again Patience, my name is Billy and I am from the Summer Learning Journey programme. You might remember me from last summer.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you are working hard and blogging lots again this summer.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the logging issue. You've taken a clear stance and supported your opinions with two strong reasons. Well done!
I agree with you, it's terrible when you are driving on the open road and you see massive clearings where a thick forest once stood. It makes me sad for all these animals whose homes have been destroyed.
What alternative resource do you think people could use instead of wood?
Thank you, Billy.
Hi Patience,
ReplyDeleteIt's Mele again from Panmure Bridge School. "WOW" your reasons are great. I mostly agree with reason number 1 when you said that animals will need to find a new home. "YES", because most of our native birds live in trees. I had the same statement as you.
NICE!