Cuartoneros,often Made Up of the Poorest Men from the Frontier

question 29

Multiple Choice

Cuartoneros,often made up of the poorest men from the frontier town of San Borja,use a low-tech method of locating and harvesting mahogany trees.Their method depends on the natural resources of the forest and

• A) access to logging roads.
• B) a compass and portable sawmill.
• C) cooperation with the larger, legal logging companies.
• D) chainsaws and outboard motors.

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