This example is just one of the vast number of disputes between environmentalists and loggers. Each group says they understand the views and needs of the other but they never seem to reach agreement. Logging is fought about not just in Washington and the U.S. but also in Canada, Russia, and many other places around the world. In the following, take a look at both sides of the issue to see the valid arguments for each and hopefully untie some of the stubbornness which both sides seem to have. Back to TOP Loggers Point of View Forests are a renewable resource.
Lumber is superior to other fuels and materials because it can be grown.
The logging industry should be supported because it provides a critical resource to everyone. Wood products are used by everyone for many reasons. In order to support this high demand, logs need to be cut down. Besides producing wood, logging also helps the economy by bringing jobs to many people. Logging benefits society in many ways.