Habitat Loss

Habitat Loss

Reduction of space for species due to human activities like agriculture, urbanization, deforestation, and pollution.

Impact on Biodiversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth. Decreased biodiversity, extinctions, and threats to coastal habitats due to sea level rise.

Main Causes of Habitat Loss

Agriculture - Much of the habitat loss from agriculture was done long ago when settlers converted forests and to farms, however, with rising population, the problem is still increasing.

deforestation - Agriculture/infrastructure expansion or more demand for wood (for fuel)

climate change - Sea level rising, habitats are located near coastal regions, prone to flooding/ drowning when sea level rises - a human induced event (Climate change). identified as the main threat to 85% of all species according to ICU's Red list.

Habitat Restoration

Increases local biodiversity through re-planting lost vegetation and protecting areas like national parks.

Examples and Statistics

Orangutans endangered by palm oil deforestation and 2,000-3,000 orangutans killed annually. Next 50 years extinct.

Australia with 19.6% land protected, including national parks with fossils dating back 550 million years and Indigenous protected areas.

Future Predictions

Collapse or resources even when our demand is increasing.