Which of the Following Best Describes the Typical Growth Pattern

Which of the following best describes the typical growth pattern of trees for logging?

A) Trees grow slowly at first, then grow exponentially until cut down.
B) Trees grow quickly at first, then continue to grow at a declining rate.
C) Trees grow quickly at first, then plateau for a time before resuming an exponential growth pattern.
D) Trees grow slowly at first, quickly in the middle years, and then at a diminishing rate into old age.