Answer:
The correct answer is option B) "To avoid the introduction or spread of insects or disease that damage native trees".
Explanation:
The regulations introduced by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources include the proper handling of firewood, which prohibits the use of firewood from one protected area into other protected areas. The reason behind this regulation is to avoid the introduction or spread of insects or disease that damage native trees. Each tree in each protected location is adapted to its local fauna. Serious environmental damage could arise from introducing insects from a protected area to another by improper handling of firewood.