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Habitat loss in Western PA - Coggle Diagram
Habitat loss in Western PA
Definition
When a natural habitat becomes unable to support its native species.
Primary threat to wildlife in the united states
including many keystone species
many different plant species
Native pollinators
beavers
bats
grouse
many different causes
climate change
Development and agriculture
pollution
Local example
Native pollinators
2 main causes of threats
Development specifically urban sprawl
climate change
change in growth patterns and and seasons
warm snaps and thaws
Increase in severe weather
Ruffed grouse
only 7%of forests are grouse habitats
Require thick undergrowth or young growth forests
most of state is 190-200 year old old growth forests
can also live in swamps and marshes created by beaver dams
Individual solutions
Ruffed grouse protection
Native pollinators
provide habitats
Man made
Bat boxes
bug hotels
natural
Plant native plants
pollinator gardens