A logging company operates in a tropical rainforest. To harvest timber sustainably without causing massive soil erosion or destroying the entire ecosystem, which management strategy should they use?

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A Clear-cutting the entire forest area
B Selective logging of mature trees
C Slash-and-burn cultivation
D Extensive monoculture replanting

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Answer: B. Selective logging of mature trees

Answer Explanation: B. Selective logging involves cutting down only specific, mature trees while leaving the rest of the canopy intact. This protects the soil from heavy rain, preserves the habitat for wildlife, and allows the forest to regenerate naturally.

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A logging company operates in a tropical rainforest. To harvest timber sustainably without causing massive soil erosion or destroying the entire ecosystem, which management strategy should they use?

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