BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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Author: Hoefnagels
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Chapter 21, Problem 2SL
Review Burning Question 21.21. While controlled burns may benefit a forest ecosystem, some residents living near burn areas oppose the practice. Use the Internet to research potential drawbacks of controlled burns. As a forest manager, how would you weigh the pros and cons?
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