Forest resource managers generally aim to maintain a resource population at the level where it .
A) best protects predators
B) delivers the maximum sustainable timber yield
C) has stabilized at the carrying capacity
D) best protects habitat
E) is just above the level it needs to be at to prevent dieback of the population

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Forest resource managers often aim to maintain a resource population at a level that delivers the maximum sustainable yield, which allows for the ongoing extraction of timber without depleting the forest. This approach seeks to balance economic benefits with the long-term health and productivity of the forest.

Forest Resource Managers Generally Aim to Maintain a Resource Population