habitat subdivision

Habitat subdivision refers to the process where a large natural area, like a forest or grassland, is divided into smaller sections, often by human activity such as building roads, farms, or urban development. This fragmentation can impact wildlife by reducing the accessible space, cutting off migration routes, and isolating populations, which may decrease genetic diversity and increase vulnerability to extinction. In essence, habitat subdivision changes continuous ecosystems into smaller, disconnected patches, affecting the health and sustainability of the species that live there.