Trees That Hold More Than Just Roots

Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

UNC Asheville’s wooded areas are under threat, sparking fierce debate over cutting down trees that serve as vital habitats for owls, coyotes, deer, and more — essentially nature’s grocery store and condo complex. These forests also provide critical ecosystem services: oxygen production, landslide prevention, and climate resilience. With Hurricane Helene already stripping away significant tree cover, losing these woods would devastate wildlife and destabilize the landscape. Critics argue development must pause to consider biodiversity, environmental impact, and long-term consequences — a…