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… Habitat damage … gap. All sizes of plastic can provide an additional habitat for sessile organisms. This can have important … increasing food insecurity, or from protecting sensitive habitat, at a time of diminishing biodiversity. One current … and may only be carried out when there is a sensitive habitat or question of human health involved. Plastics in …

… in the national context of Lao PDR. Xe Champhone is the habitat of one of the few surviving wild populations of the … purpose; trading in crocodiles and damaging crocodile habitat in any way; taking any action that blocks pathways … with WCS to protect Kan Lake/Nong Kan. The lake is habitat for crocodiles that have moved from Divorced Woman’s …

… of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention), the1972 Convention on the … principal pressures directly driving biodiversity loss (habitat change, overexploitation, pollution, invasive alien … of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands) is the main …

… the fundamental cause of loss of biodiversity, namely habitat destruction and fragmentation, at the landscape … conservation community has recognised the consequences of habitat loss and fragmentation and has embraced efforts to … dramatic cross-border movement of refugees and associated habitat destruction due to the demands for food, fuel and …

… account their importance in particular as: - the natural habitat of species of fauna and flora, particularly rare or … purpose of preserving a specific ecosystem, the critical habitat of certain species of fauna or flora, a water … biodiversity, the headwaters of major rivers, an essential habitat and refuge for many endangered species of plants and …

… diversity”4 in that they are both a component of, and a habitat for, terrestrial biological diversity. The … of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Ramsar Convention) aims to promote the … which had international significance because they were habitat for migratory waterfowl. Over time, however, the …

… levels are sometimes higher than those in similar habitat types found nearby.8 It is increasingly recognised … survives much better in larger areas, small patches of habitat are very important and can harbour a disproportionate number of species. The emphasis on habitat restoration can only be expected to grow in coming …

… of the landscape, making it better able to provide a rich habitat, prevent erosion and flooding and withstand the … downstream water supplies and providing rich wildlife habitat. • Leverage suite of strategies. Consider a wide … migration). • The potential of restoration to increase habitat extent. In situations where very little of a given …

… a large number of endemic species and critical levels of habitat loss. There are an estimated 10,000–12,000 marine … or illegal use of water and other natural resources • Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation, and lack of … to increase the resilience of urban systems. 28 UN-Habitat, ‘State of the world’s cities, Harmonious cities, …

… may migrate to northern regions in search of more suitable habitat, and BEARING IN MIND the importance of the Spanish …