Economically, monoculture forestry is advantageous because
A. It is labor-intensive and thus increases job opportunities for local people
B. The increase in wildlife diversity is beneficial to the tourism industry
C. A mix of the different trees leads to a good resource base if the market for one type of timber falls
D. High levels of pesticides and herbicides may be needed; therefore, more money is spent and is in the system
E. It produces large quantities of a single type of tree for a particular use, such as building timber or paper pulp
Answer: E
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