Question

question 1 (multiple choice worth 3 points) (04.06r lc) which of the following is most likely to be part of a countrys sustainable forest management policy? convert cropland back into forestland use chemical pesticides to rid forests of tree - damaging pests require an annual audit forbid clear - cutting on steep hills

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Convert cropland back into forestland" might not be sustainable if cropland is needed for food production.
• "Use chemical pesticides to rid forests of tree - damaging pests" can harm non - target organisms and the ecosystem, so it's not sustainable.
• "Require an annual audit" is more related to financial or organizational auditing, not forest management.
• "Forbid clear - cutting on steep hills" helps prevent soil erosion, maintain forest ecosystems, and is a key part of sustainable forest management as clear - cutting on steep hills is environmentally destructive.

Answer:

D. Forbid clear - cutting on steep hills