The National Park Service struggles to maintain a balance between
A) hunting in national parks and ecotourism.
B) mining and logging in national parks and protection of the unique ecosystems.
C) protecting unique ecosystems and permitting public access.
D) hunting and the development of resorts in national parks.
C
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