Which of the following critiques of forestry’s impact on the physical environment is a positive effect?

Question

Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.
Deforestation can cause soil erosion and landslides.

Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.
Low regulation of fires increases the amount of slash and burn agriculture that occurs.

Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.
Forestry can lead to the removal of carbon sinks.

Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.

Answer 1

The statement that represents a positive effect is:

Recreational use can engage more people with forest conservation.

This highlights a beneficial aspect of forestry, where recreational activities can foster a greater appreciation and awareness of forest conservation efforts among the public. The other statements refer to negative impacts of forestry on the physical environment.