Pragmatic conservationists, including Gifford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt, supported forest conservation in order to protect
A. The scenic beauty found in natural areas
B. Untouched, unvisited wilderness areas
C. Jobs and homes for people
D. Wildlife habitats in forested areas
E. Resources such as natural habitats for future generations
Answer: C
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