- The trees say they should not be cut down as they provide vital benefits to the environment such as producing oxygen, regulating climate, and maintaining ecological balance. - Deforestation is occurring at an alarming rate as forests are cleared to make way for other uses, but trees play a crucial role in the water and carbon cycles and hold soil in place. - If trees continue to be destroyed, it could have catastrophic effects for the planet by reducing oxygen levels, exacerbating climate change, and disrupting ecosystems.