Extensive deforestation was carried out on a piece of land to convert it into a farmland. what is the most significant cost involved in converting the land back into a forest?
a. the soil quality must be improved using fertilizers.
b. the farmers must be compensated for the loss of farmland.
c. the local population must be educated on the need to conserve forests.
d. the climate must be studied to ensure that the place can support forests.