Read the passage.
Devlan County is planning on expanding in the next five years, and people have discussed building homes in Walker Forest. Unfortunately, to build these homes, many of the trees in the forest would have to be cut down. Walker Forest is currently home to multiple rare species of birds, including the Kirtland’s warbler.
Which information should the author present next in the essay?
A. evidence supporting reasons for the claim
B. a claim that people need to protect certain species
C. a list of reasons why people need to protect certain species
D. recognition that not everyone agrees with the stated opinion