B. Plant other trees for the deer and the squirrel.
This solution would help restore the natural balance of the ecosystem by providing alternative food sources for the deer and squirrel, which were affected by the cutting of trees for lumber. Introducing a new predator or extending the hunting season may disrupt the ecosystem further, and planting more shrubs may not fully replace the lost trees as an important food source. Planting other trees would help provide habitat and food sources for the animals that were affected by the tree cutting.
Using the food web from Part A, which of the following solutions would help restore the natural balance of the ecosystem which was disrupted by the cutting of trees for lumber?
A.
Introduce another predator into the area.
B.
Plant other trees for the deer and the squirrel.
C.
Lengthen the deer hunting season from four months to six months.
D.
Plant more shrubs for the deer and rabbits to eat.
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