Actually the US has some of the largest, oldest forests in the world. Most of our produce is raised in the middle of the country which was plains before. We are also among the most protective of our forests (which i would say is part of the problem). We also have more national forests per acre then just about any country in the world. The issue is not about how we treat our own trees.
The issue is that we are so protective of our forests and won't curb our consumption winch puts poorer countries in the position of clearing forest or missing out economically. So while a few people trying to look good are saying that you have to save your forests, the consumption habits of 300 million people are telling you to cut them down. One gets you a pat on the back, the other puts food on your tables.
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