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Felling the Forest

This is mankind, working to order, felling the forest up to the border. Clearing the trees to claim the land. Grabbing more space to further expand, for his numbers they grow and grow. and so the forests now have to go. Another one on his hit list. Worry not for it won't be missed. Wielding chainsaw, he wins the wood. With huge profit, he's making good. The brown he burns clearing the spoil thus yielding rich and fertile soil. But then wildlife is left homeless. Species extinction, one more mess. This is mankind, working to order, felling the forest up to the border.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 1/6/2021 4:30:00 PM
Hello Tony … if human greed doesn’t halt then the entire human race will become extinct. Apart from vandalizing forests, our air, water, and oceans etc. are in trouble - agree with you totally Tony - Lindsay
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Tony Hargreaves
Date: 1/8/2021 1:25:00 AM
Hi Lindsay. Many thanks for comment. It is sad that we are destroying this paradise planet and the species that depend upon it. Our self-cherishing seems to take priority. Best wishes. Tony

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