Fire suppression by humans
A)will always result in an increase in the species diversity in a given biome.
B)can change the species composition within biological communities.
C)will result ultimately in sustainable production of increased amounts of wood for human use.
D)is necessary for the protection of threatened and endangered forest species.
E)is a management goal of conservation biologists to maintain the healthy condition of biomes.

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Fire suppression by humans can alter the natural disturbance regime and lead to changes in the species composition within biological communities. This can include an increase in fire-intolerant species and a decrease in fire-adapted species. Additionally, fire suppression can also lead to an increase in fuel load, which can make wildfires more severe when they do occur. None of the other choices are accurate, as fire suppression does not necessarily lead to an increase in species diversity, sustainable wood production, or the protection of threatened and endangered forest species. While fire suppression can be a management goal in some cases, it is not always necessary to maintain the healthy condition of a biome.

Fire Suppression by Humans