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During World War II, the Dutch implemented a 'scorched earth' policy in Indonesia. What was the primary strategic consequence of this action regarding forest resources?
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- 1It forced the Japanese to adopt scientific conservation forestry during their occupation.
- 2It led to immediate natural reforestation across Java.
- 3It destroyed vast resources of teak and sawmills to prevent them from falling into Japanese hands, leading to reckless forest exploitation later.✓
- 4It protected the sawmills and timber from being used by local populations.
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It destroyed vast resources of teak and sawmills to prevent them from falling into Japanese hands, leading to reckless forest exploitation later.
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