Forest fragmentation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011549",
  "term": "Forest fragmentation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A form of habitat fragmentation occurring when large patches of forest are cut down in a manner that leaves smaller patches of trees standing. Forest fragmentation can be caused by wildfires or by the intentional clearing of trees to make room for roads and development, and can make it difficult for some species to breed or find food.\n\n2. Patchwork conversion and development of forest sites (usually the most accessible or most productive ones) that leave the remaining forest in stands of varying sizes and degrees of isolation (Harris 1984:4).\n\n3. Form of habitat fragmentation occurring when large patches of forest are cut down in a manner that leaves smaller patches of trees standing. Forest fragmentation can be caused by wildfires or by the intentional clearing of trees to make room for roads and development, and can make it difficult for some species to breed or find food.",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Glossary of Avian Terms For Use in Avian Conservation Biology"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/forest-fragmentation/"
}