Its design is straight out of Dr. Seuss’ 1971 book ... In “The Lorax,” the titular character aims to protect the Truffula Trees from the Once-ler, who chops down trees to make Thneeds.
When he learns of her wish to see a real tree, Ted seeks out the Once-ler, a ruined old businessman ... the land over the protests of the Lorax, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster.