Deforestation in a Massachusetts State Forest


Once cut down, it is hard to put it back together;



 
        In all parts of the world, logging industries clear cut ecosystems 

to fuel our economy. Clear cutting has serious implications to the 

natural environment. Cutting the trees down takes away an important 

carbon sink, thus allowing more CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. 

This way of gathering timber ruins biodiversity of plant species in a 

given area. However, selective logging is a way to avoid 

destruction of diversity. 

         These pictures are taken in Wendell State Forest in Massachusetts. This is 

what is left after timber industries exploited the ecosystem’s trees. Please help 

support sustainable logging! 

Some more info and ways to get involved: 

https://www.atholdailynews.com/Wendell-State-Forest-logging-project-wraps-up-29146695

https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/victories/kleercut-kimberly-clark-commits-to-end-deforestation/

https://www.sierraclub.org/california/cnrcc/stop-clearcutting-ca

          I’ve always had a love for trees. I chose to do deforestation 

as a project topic because trees and ecosystems need to have their 

“voice” herd. It is so easy to point out if animals are being exploited and 

harmed, yet when it comes to our ecosystems and our trees, it seems a little 

harder to get people to notice or even care. Another reason why I chose 

this topic, stems from my love of photography. Being a graduating 

senior of the class of 2020 at Eckerd College, I developed a passion for 

environmental photography; whether it takes the form of eco-fashion, conservation, 

journalism, or just promoting an environmental lifestyle. Connecting these 

two ideas inspired me to find an environmental issue that is local; something 

that tends to hide right under our noses. With some research I found this issue 

located in Wendel State Forest. By finding an issue that was local and having to 

be there firsthand to photograph definitely sparked a lot of emotions.

            I posted this project on Instagram and Facebook. When putting 

this project together, I wanted to keep my comments factual, but I wanted 

some emotion to clarify that this way of logging is not acceptable, 

so that we may hold our governmental officials and our industries 

accountable for mistreatment of the ecosystems around us. I also promote 

a more sustainable route for lumber as an alternative to clearcutting. 

Choosing the medium of black and white 35mm film is quite important. 

Just like there is a lack of color in my photos, there is a lack of life in this area. 

Black and white photography also pulls the focus on to the subject more; without the distractions. This is the issue;

laid out for you; it’s not sugar-coated; just raw destruction of biodiversity.



I encourage you, to not always look for the global issues; look for the ones right 

under your nose. Because those, are just as important.

#climatechange #forest #wendellstateforest #diversity #trees #clearcutting #earthday #conservation #environment #savetheforest #protectforest #sustainablility #climatecrisis #deforestation #biodiversity #logging #filmphotography #nature #filmisnotdead #black&white #photography #35mmfilm 

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