Human intervention to restore degraded ecosystems is primarily useful because it
A) results in an ecosystem that is better than the original.
B) speeds up the natural process of restoration.
C) eliminates any natural disturbances, such as fire.
D) brings permanently extinct species back to the ecosystem.
E) allows establishment of new ecosystems in non-native locations.

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Human intervention can speed up the natural process of restoration by implementing practices like reforestation, erosion control, and reintroducing native species. This can greatly improve the health of the ecosystem and mitigate further degradation. However, it is unlikely that human intervention can result in an ecosystem that is better than the original or bring permanently extinct species back. Additionally, natural disturbances, such as fire, can still occur in restored ecosystems. Human intervention is not intended to establish new ecosystems in non-native locations as this can lead to damaging invasive species.

Human Intervention to Restore Degraded Ecosystems Is Primarily Useful Because