Cutting down the forest reduces the size of animal habitats, increases erosion, and results in an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In order to stop the harmful effects of cutting down trees, humans can A. clean up litter along the sides of the road. B. clear away the tree trunks and leave the land bare. C. dig up the land and use it as a landfill. D. plant more trees where forests are cut down.