Maja is reading about a section of woods where disease has been spreading between the trees. In the past year, many of the trees have died and been blown to the forest floor by storms. Maja wonders if the dead trees remaining on the forest floor are causing problems. What should be done with the trees killed by the disease?

A. Nothing should be done with those trees, as their decomposition will help the soil gain needed nutrients.
B. The dead trees should be cut up and left on the forest floor so the tree will decompose faster.
C. The dead trees should be removed as soon as possible, as they could still be hosting the disease.
D. The dead trees should be removed only after they have been down for at least one year