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Habitat
Destruction
Habitat destruction is the
process in which a natural
habitat is rendered functionally
unable to support the species
present. In this process, the
organisms that previously used
the site are displaced or
destroyed, reducing
biodiversity.
Habitat
Fragmentation
Habitat fragmentation is the
process by which habitat
loss results in the division
of large, continuous habitats
into smaller, more isolated
remnants.
Habitat
Degradation
Trash and waste
being surrounded by
animal habitat,
unable for animals to
stay. Causes them to
travel or get
sickness.
More on habitat
loss through
fragmentation
Land sometimes become less suitable as a habitat even if its not converted to other uses. When suburban
development and road building take place, it carves large sectors of land into fragment ,, the undeveloped
parcels may be too small or isolated to support viable populations of species that thrived in the larger
ecosystems. This process, which is called habitat fragmentation, reduces biodiversity by:
Splitting populations into smaller groups, which may be less viable because it is harder for the isolated
individuals within the groups to defend themselves or find mates
Increasing crowding and competition within the fragments
Reduces species' foraging ranges and access to prey and water sources
Increasing friction between animals and humans as animals range into developed areas
Statistics
-It affects 85% of all species described in the IUCN's red list (species that are
officially threatened or endangered
-Increasing food production is the main cause for things to shift from natural
habitat to agricultural land
-Habitat loss happens because of the expansion of agricultural land, intensive
harvesting of timber, wood for fuel, forest products, overgrazing, urban
development, or water projects (including dams, hydropower and irrigation)
-Overgrazing is when animals eat too much of the grass that vegetation is
damaged and the ground is liable to erosion
Statistics part 2
The net loss in global forest areas during the 1990s was about 94 million ha
(hectare; metric system unit of area equal to 100 acres, 10,000m2), which is
equivalent to 2.4% of total forests)
It is estimated that in the 1990s, almost 70% of deforested areas were
converted to agricultural land.
Around half of the world's original forests have disappeared, and they are still
being removed at a rate 10x higher than any possible level of regrowth
Human impact on terrestrial and marine natural resources results in marine and
coastal degradation
Population growth, urbanization, industrialization and tourism are all factors.
Borneo pt 2
The combined effect of logging and oil palm expansion in Indonesia is resulting in
the worlds highest deforestation rate in 2006
Deforestation results in the homes of orangutans and pygmy elephants being
destroyed as well as thousands of plant and animal species who are being
affected
Other threatened wildlife in borneo include: rhinos, clouded leopards, the sun
bear, and endemic bornean gibbons
The island is home to ten primate species, over 350 bird species, 150 reptiles and
amphibians, and 15,000 plants
Pictures D;
borneo pictures
Organizations
WWF Global
Defenders of Wildlife
Citations
"Habitat Loss - National Wildlife Federation." Habitat Loss - National Wildlife Federation. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
"Impact of Habitat Loss on Species." Impact of Habitat Loss on Species. Web. 03 Feb. 2016.
"Impact of Habitat Loss on Species." Impact of Habitat Loss on Species. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
"Impact of Habitat Loss on Species." Impact of Habitat Loss on Species. Web. 03 Feb. 2016
"Borneo Habitat Destruction - Google Search." Borneo Habitat Destruction - Google Search. Web. 04 Feb. 2016.
"Borneo Habitat Destruction - Google Search." Borneo Habitat Destruction - Google Search. Web. 03 Feb. 2016