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What is the main purpose of Protected Forests?

1

Commercial logging

2

Environmental conservation

3

Agricultural development

4

Urban expansion

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Answer

B. Environmental conservation

Solution:

The main purpose of Protected Forests is environmental conservation. They are declared to prevent any further depletion, while the other options relate to activities that could harm forest ecosystems.

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