Question

Adjustments to timber management strategies meant to address long-term shortfalls will _______.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: b. initially create shortfalls in timber supplies.

For example, let's say we create a management strategy to regulate timber harvesting technique so it does not destroy the environment after the harvesting.
In the long run, this would led to a shortfall in the supplies become less company would be capable in following the regulation.