Atimber company needs to harvest fir trees on a hillside. the most inexpensive option is to clear-cut the trees. this process removes all the trees on the hillside using large machines. the timber company must make sure that new trees grow on the hillside after the harvest. in addition, the water in a stream at the base of the hill must remain clean. which ,begin emphasis, two, end emphasis, actions will the company meet their environmental criteria while keeping costs to a minimum?

answer options with 5 options

a. leave a wide strip of uncut forest along the stream bank to control runoff from the hillside.

b. drive the harvesting equipment straight up and down the hillside to minimize erosion of the soil.

c. return every month to build a new road and cut a few more trees to reduce disturbance to the habitat.

d. cut most of the trees on the hillside but leave a few mature trees standing to provide a source of seeds. e.harvest all the trees down to the stream and burn the cut branches on the hillside to provide nutrients to the soil.