Question

Which of the following critiques of forestry's impact on the physical environment is a positive effect?
(1 point)
Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Recreational use can engage
• more people with forest conservation.
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The critique that represents a positive effect is:

**Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.**

This statement highlights how recreational activities in forests can foster awareness and promote conservation efforts, which is a beneficial outcome. The other statements primarily point out negative effects of forestry on the environment.