Ralph Waters Owns Forested Land

question 43

Multiple Choice

Ralph Waters owns forested land.The Department of the Interior has declared that a small fruitfly on his property is an endangered species and prevented the harvesting of trees there.Ralph:

• A)cannot harvest trees.
• B)is entitled to compensation for a taking.
• C)can challenge the determination in court.
• D)None of the above.

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