You own 300 acres of patchy temperate forest. Which one of the following actions would increase the net primary productivity of the area the most?
A) removing the largest trees
B) introducing 100 rabbits into the area
C) planting 500 new trees
D) relocating all of the deer found in the area

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Planting 500 new trees would increase the net primary productivity of the area the most as trees are primary producers and are responsible for the majority of carbon fixation and oxygen production in temperate forests. Introducing rabbits could potentially lead to overgrazing and a decrease in productivity, as could removing large trees. Relocating deer could also have negative impacts on the ecosystem if they are a keystone species or important for seed dispersal.

You Own 300 Acres of Patchy Temperate Forest