Applying the Theory of Island Biogeography to Habitat Fragmentation, What

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Multiple Choice

Applying the theory of island biogeography to habitat fragmentation, what would be the best suggestion conservation managers could make to loggers to maintain the highest species diversity possible?

• A) Clear-cut all trees and replant them as quickly as possible.
• B) When logging, keep fragments large and near each other.
• C) When logging, keep fragments large and far from each other.
• D) When logging, keep fragments small and far from each other.
• E) After logging, burn fragment boundaries to eliminate edge effects.

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