Which of the following actions would NOT likely be helpful in sustaining tropical forests?
A) protect the most diverse and endangered areas
B) encourage debt-for-nature swaps, controlled ecotourism, and sustainable harvests of wild nuts and fruits
C) rehabilitate degraded areas and promote the regrowth of secondary succession forests
D) introduce large-scale ranching and forestry to stimulate rapid local economic growth

Question

Which of the following actions would NOT likely be helpful in sustaining tropical forests? 
A) protect the most diverse and endangered areas 
B) encourage debt-for-nature swaps, controlled ecotourism, and sustainable harvests of wild nuts and fruits 
C) rehabilitate degraded areas and promote the regrowth of secondary succession forests 
D) introduce large-scale ranching and forestry to stimulate rapid local economic growth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Introducing large-scale ranching and forestry can have negative impacts on tropical forests, such as deforestation and habitat destruction. This would not be helpful in sustaining tropical forests. The other options listed have been shown to be beneficial in promoting forest conservation and restoration.

Which of the Following Actions Would NOT Likely Be Helpful