Environmental
Maine's Forest Practices Act regulates clear-cutting and other harvesting activities on Maine forestland to:
ACompletely prohibit timber harvesting
BEnsure sustainable forestry practices and protect water quality and wildlife habitat✓ Correct
CMaximize state timber revenues
DOnly allow harvesting by licensed timber companies
Explanation
Maine's Forest Practices Act establishes standards for timber harvesting to promote sustainable forestry, protect water quality, and maintain wildlife habitat, requiring compliance with best management practices.
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