Use the figure above to answer the following question
-If forests are strictly managed according to the maximum sustainable yield model, some biodiversity will still be lost because _______________.
A) habitats for nesting birds are lost
B) nearly all predators will be excluded
C) species whose habitat depends on mature trees in the top canopy layer will be excluded
D) forests are more susceptible to herbivore damage
E) all the trees are of mature size leaving no room for new seedlings

Question

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-If forests are strictly managed according to the maximum sustainable yield model, some biodiversity will still be lost because _______________.
A) habitats for nesting birds are lost 
B) nearly all predators will be excluded 
C) species whose habitat depends on mature trees in the top canopy layer will be excluded 
D) forests are more susceptible to herbivore damage 
E) all the trees are of mature size leaving no room for new seedlings

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maximum sustainable yield model involves harvesting a certain amount of timber from a forest while leaving enough trees to allow the forest to regenerate. However, this model does not take into account the specific habitat requirements of all species in the forest. Some species may rely on mature trees in the top canopy layer for habitat, and if these trees are harvested, those species may be excluded from the forest, leading to some loss of biodiversity.

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