Which activity would help maintain the native biodiversity in a forest ecosystem? A. Introducing invasive species into the forest. B. Building a hydroelectric dam on a river that runs through the forest. C. Cutting down trees to construct roads and homes. D. Passing laws to prevent hunting during the animals' mating seasons.
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