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Main types of habitat impacts |
Destruction Fragmentation Degradation |
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Habitat destruction examples. |
Filling in wetlands. Dredging rivers. Mowing fields. Cutting down trees. |
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Habitat fragmentation examples |
Terrestrial habitats cut into fragments by roads and developments.
Aquatic habitats fragmented by damns and water devision.
Fragments may not be large enough for animals that need large territory.
Fragmented land makes migrating difficult. |
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Habitat degradation examples. |
Pollution. Invasive species. Leading threat Changing fire regimes. |
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Negative habitat impact drivers |
Agriculture. (Forests cleared for crop fields) Land conversion for development. (House. Stores) Water development. (Disconnecting waterways) |
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How can you help. |
Create habitat for wildlife in your own yard. Plant native plants and supply a water source. |
