You are an attorney arguing in court for preserving an old-growth forest that developers want to clear for a suburban development. Construct a strong argument for preserving this ecosystem

A.
a. Old-growth forests promote the survival of a wider range of organisms in an area

B.
Old-growth forests decrease the variety of habitats in an area.

C.
Old-growth forests decrease soil drainage and aeration in an area.

D.
Old-growth forests promote soil degradation and erosion in an area.