One forest, many treasures

A forest is more than wood. What stops when we cut the trees?

A forest gives wood. A forest is a home for animals. The roots of its trees hold the soil.

A patch is a small area of forest. To clear a patch is to cut down its trees.

Rule: Clearing a patch stops two jobs. They are animal homes, and roots holding soil.

New trees can grow in the cleared patch. That takes many years.

Try the lab to finish this lesson.