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

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The maximum sustainable yield model focuses on harvesting resources at a rate that does not exceed their regeneration capacity, often leading to the removal of mature trees. This can exclude species that rely on mature trees in the top canopy layer for their habitat, resulting in biodiversity loss.

If Forests Are Strictly Managed According to the Maximum Sustainable