Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, is a model for balancing nature and human needs because in the eighteenth century a French governor
A) Declared the island a nature sanctuary
B) Ordered sensitive areas such as steep slopes to be preserved in forests
C) Bought the island as a private sanctuary for the government of France
D) Supported an extensive environmental education campaign
E) Enforced strict punishment for people who damaged any natural resources

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In the eighteenth century, the French governor of Mauritius ordered that sensitive areas, such as steep slopes, be preserved in forests to prevent erosion and protect the island's natural resources, demonstrating an early understanding of environmental conservation.

Mauritius, an Island in the Indian Ocean, Is a Model