Which of the following is not an effective way to manage forests and trees?

Clearcutting removes all or nearly all trees from an area at once, which can damage habitats, increase erosion, and disrupt forest ecosystems. Planned harvesting, planting replacements, and maintaining healthy soil are management practices that help forests remain productive over time. Therefore, clearcutting is the choice that is not an effective way to manage forests and trees.

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