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conservatioin
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The preservation and carful managment of the environment and of the natural ressources.
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Resteration
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Restoring an environment back to its natural state by planting native species. sometimes, native animals are also re-located.
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preservation
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The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
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construction and urban development
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The construction of building, roads, dams, and other structures
this construction can be on newly deforested land or re-used land. |
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zoning
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Land areas that are divided into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence, bussiness and manufacturing.
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dam
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A barrier that stops or slows water flow in a river, stream, or other body of water.
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landuse planing
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A committe of people decide how the land will be zoned.
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overpopulation
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As a poulation of organisms get bigger, it uses more resources. Resources such as food, land, and water can quickly become strained, polluted, or depleted.
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farming
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Land that is used to grow crops to feed organisms. As the earth's population grows, new farmland will be need to be created, leading to loss of natural habitat for plants and animals.
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