AP Environmental Science

Answer: C - Ecologically, clear-cutting is the worst method of harvesting trees.

Key Takeaway: By far, clear-cutting is the very worst method of harvesting trees from an ecological or sustainable perspective. In clear-cutting, most or all of the trees in a harvest area are cut down, regardless of size, age, or animal inhabitants. Although it is generally a safe practice (for humans) and it’s very cheap, many environmentalists and scientists see it as being completely equal to deforestation.