Teeming forests of mature trees are clear-cut down to the stumps, or the best timber is selectively plucked, leaving behind shivering stands of weed trees.
(Teeming forests of mature trees; are; clear-cut down to the stumps) (the best timber; is; selectively plucked)
Teeming forests of mature trees the best timber
are is
clear-cut down to the stumps
selectively plucked