The reason there are far more trees in US forests today than, say, 150 years ago, is primarily because of fossil fuels.
150 years ago, Americans used mostly wood for heating cooking etc. and millions of acres of forests were cut down.
Oil has replaced wood for these purposes since the early part of the 20th century.
The libs should be on their knees thanking the oil men.
Trees that are cut down in forests should always be replaced by planting for example five tree saplings for every tree cut down.
What the greens/libs/reds really want is for the USA to reduce its per capita energy consumption to about half that of an Australian aborigine. Huddle together for warmth (except homosexuals and blacks and illegal aliens all of whom will be given that which is taken away from the rest of us) Ride bicycles and public transport, live in hives/apartments in the cities and worship 0bama all day.
The use of Oil has saved more whales than Greenpeace