Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

“A town is deciding how to manage a forest area. Design Solution A is to harvest trees for lumber in a way that leaves only one type of tree. Design Solution B is to harvest trees in a way that leaves many different types of trees and plants. Which design solution is better for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services like clean air and water? Explain your reasoning. A coastal community is considering two options for managing its shoreline. Design Solution A is to build a large concrete wall to prevent erosion. Design Solution B is to restore a natural mangrove forest along the coast. Which design solution is better for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services like storm protection and fisheries? Explain your reasoning.”