Why is there special concern about timber firms in Japan and China purchasing logs from North American conifer forests?
A) Japan gets a discount on the logs.
B) Japan does not hire U.S. workers to cut the trees.
C) These trees are often cut from public forests in the U.S.
D) At this time, the U.S. and Japan are involved in a larger trade dispute.
E) All of the other answers are correct.

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These trees are often cut from public forests in the U.S. which raises concerns about the sustainability of the North American conifer forests and the impact on local wildlife habitats. Additionally, there have been concerns about illegal logging practices and lax enforcement of environmental regulations in some areas.

Answer: E
 All of the other answers have some element of truth, but the main concern is the potential impacts on forest sustainability and environmental regulation enforcement. Additionally, there may be some disagreement over pricing and labor practices, but these are secondary concerns compared to the sustainability issues.

Why Is There Special Concern About Timber Firms in Japan