A forest has a stable population of approximately 100 great horned owls. The owls nest in hollow trees, eat small animals, and have no predators. One year, a large new housing development is built, destroying half of the forest. How will this impact the carrying capacity of the forest and the owl population within the forest?

A. The carrying capacity will increase and the owl population will increase.
B. The carrying capacity will decrease and the owl population will decrease.

C. The carrying capacity will increase and the owl population will decrease.
D. The carrying capacity will decrease and the owl population will increase