The state is planning to cut down old trees in a town to build new road. Many citizens in the town do not want the trees to be cut down. What should the citizens do to solve this problem?

Question

The state is planning to cut down old trees in a town to build new road. Many citizens in the town do not want the trees to be cut down. What should the citizens do to solve this problem?

Responses
A Have a town meeting to ask the mayor to make the state protect the trees.Have a town meeting to ask the mayor to make the state protect the trees.
B Ask volunteers to plant more trees after the old ones are cut down.Ask volunteers to plant more trees after the old ones are cut down.
C Write letters to their state representatives and ask them to save the trees.Write letters to their state representatives and ask them to save the trees.
D Hold a local election and ask citizens to vote to save the trees.Hold a local election and ask citizens to vote to save the trees.

Answer 1

A, C, and D are all viable options for citizens to try and prevent the old trees from being cut down. Having a town meeting and writing letters to state representatives would be effective in voicing concerns and advocating for the preservation of the trees. Holding a local election could also provide a democratic way for citizens to express their opinions on the matter. Option B of planting more trees after the old ones are cut down could also be a good compromise, but it may not provide the same ecological benefits and it does not address the loss of the current trees. Ultimately, citizens should try a combination of these solutions and continue to advocate for the protection of the old trees.