Having trees consume more CO2 might have some benefit with regards to the greenhouse gas supply, but I don't think this is the main reason why try replanting is

Having trees consume more CO2 might have some benefit with regards to the greenhouse gas supply, but I don't think this is the main reason why try replanting is done. I think the main reason why replanting is done is to reduce erosion and to provide a new supply of trees to be logged in the future.