Question

Which detail in the text best connects the ideas that the Forest Service supports forest landowners and serves a wider good?

A. "All Americans, whether they own forest land or not, benefit from our nation's forest resources." (paragraph 11)
B. "Forests and Fish is a good example of the capacity here in Washington for shared stewardship." (paragraph 16)
C. "We developed methods and models for the sustainable use of America's forest resources across landownerships." (paragraph 10)
D. "And let's not forget—forests are the indispensable source of green energy and green building materials." (paragraph 12)

Answer 1

Option A best represents how the Forest Service's support of landowners aligns with the broader public good, as all Americans benefit from forest conservation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The detail in the text that best connects the ideas that the Forest Service supports forest landowners and serves a wider good is A. "All Americans, whether they own forest land or not, benefit from our nation's forest resources." (paragraph 11). This statement captures the essence of the Forest Service's dual mission: supporting individual landowners in the stewardship of forest resources, while also emphasizing the broader benefit that these forests provide to the entire American populace. Forests serve as public goods and as such, their conservation is in the interest of environmental sustainability and the well-being of all citizens, not just forest landowners.

Answer 2

Answer:A

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