Trees are cut down due to deforestation, primarily for agriculture, logging, urban development, and mining, which leads to significant environmental consequences including habitat loss, climate change, soil erosion, and disruption of water cycles. Globally, about 15 billion trees are felled each year, and since the advent of agriculture, humans have cleared approximately 46% of the Earth's trees. This process not only removes vital carbon sinks but also releases stored carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to global emissions.