Clear-cutting limits the extent to which forests are renewable because

The forests are reforested in this technique

Explanation:

The practice in forestry in which all the trees in an area are uniformly cut down. It is used to create a certain type of forest ecosystem and also for promoting select species. This practice is supported by the logging companies and the forest worker unions as they consider it to be scientific, safety and economic reasons. while others consider it to be causing deforestation and destroying natural habitats and also contributing to climate change. Although it is the most profitable method of logging. It also has side effects such as the loss of topsoil. The demand for arable land and wood has led to the cutting of half of the worlds' rain forests.