there are three laws that will apply to the new plant construction. This includes the Endangered species act, clean air act, and clean water act. When taking down a forest, it may impact the environment harshly. But, with these laws in place, it will save some of the damage by protecting the animals you are taking homes from, keeping the air safe and trying not to pollute with the machines coming in, and making sure the water is still safe by making sure no machines are leaking into the ground or water source.