Cutting down trees can be very expensive. Trees are a major source of making our planet green and we need to cut them down as fast as we can, because their growth is directly related to the amount of carbon dioxide in the air. Cutting down trees, especially at the rate we are cutting them down now, will cause a lot more pollution in the atmosphere than if we kept cutting them down but left them in place. Cutting down trees is also threatening the endangered species of trees we have on our planet. One example is the Chinese Elm Tree that has already been almost completely destroyed in some areas of China. The Chinese government ordered all of the trees on that land cut down a few years back, but they weren't all cut down so fast that the effect on the environment was not nearly enough.
So what can we do to help our environment? One way is cutting down trees, but we don't want to just do that we want to plant more trees. We have to grow our trees faster so they can naturally replace themselves over time. Some scientists believe that if we were to start planting more trees today that we would save up to four billion additional tons of CO2 in our air by the end of the next decade.
So how can we make sure we are planting more trees? First of all we need to understand the cost of cutting one down. Trees cost money to remove and replant, and the cost of cutting them down is usually only a small fraction of what it would cost to replant them. That leaves a big hole in your pocket. How can we make sure that cutting down a tree doesn't cost as much as replanting it?
One of the first things you can do is have a tree planting contest. There are organizations that will help you advertise your tree planting contest and they will pay you for cutting down as many trees as you want. There are some limitations to these types of contests though, because some places require that you submit replanting plans. You can be restricted to cutting down trees within a certain distance from your home.
Another way to save money on cutting down trees is to find out what trees are going to have the highest return. By finding out which trees are going to be best for your area, you can probably use those trees for replanting and cutting. Or you can also look for areas with tree communities that might have joint ventures with other local groups. By partnering with like minded groups you can both save money and help the environment at the same time.
One final way you can save money cutting down trees is to look for deals at the last minute. This is especially helpful in areas where tree nurseries are experiencing major tree die-off events. There is always a good chance that nurseries will be reducing their tree inventory to make room for new growth. If you know that some trees that are due to be cut down will be sold at discount prices, buy them now while you can. Chances are that nurseries won't have any more trees available when the trees start to die-off.