Which scenario would be allowed under a habitat conservation plan?
A) Landowners would be permanently exempt from the ESA.
B) The federal government would be exempt from the ESA.
C) A landowner,logger,or developer could destroy some critical habitat.
D) Landowners could get approval to let some species go extinct.
E) Protection of endangered species could be made voluntary on private land.

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A habitat conservation plan allows for limited destruction of critical habitat, but requires mitigation measures and the conservation of other habitat to offset the harm done. The other choices suggest actions that are not allowed under the ESA or a habitat conservation plan.

Which Scenario Would Be Allowed Under a Habitat Conservation Plan