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The forester says that most forests are currently fragmented and sickly. Fragmented forests usually canβt stay alive long-term. However, some fragmented forests are the only habitat for endangered species. Finally, to keep all the plants and animals in a fragmented forest alive, the forest needs regular interventions by resource managers.
These facts support the following conclusions:
At least some fragmented forests used to have the ability to sustain themselves long-term.
Most forests will lose plant or animal species without regular interventions by resource managers.
Regular interventions by resource managers are required to protect some of the worldβs most endangered species.
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