Why do developing nations impose few or no restrictions on logging?
A) Most timber is extracted by local corporations that support the government.
B) Local residents use most of the timber, and the government does not want to impose restrictions on its citizens.
C) There is an infinite supply of timber because wood is a renewable resource.
D) They do not want to hinder economic development.
E) No ancient forests remain in developing nations.
Answer: D
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