(par 5.3.2.3) Habitat Change (from Enviroliteracy)
Habitat Change http://enviroliteracy.org/ecosystems/drivers-of-biodiversity-loss/habitat-change/ A key driver of the current trend in biodiversity loss is the conversion of land for agriculture, settlement, or other human uses. When land is transformed from one use to another, basic elements of the ecosystem upon which a species relies for shelter, food, and reproduction may be altered or may no longer be […]
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Pesticides (taken from Wikipedia)
Pesticide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pesticides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A crop-duster spraying pesticide on a field A Lite-Trac four-wheeled self-propelled crop sprayer spraying pesticide on a field Pesticides are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying, or mitigating any pest.[1] They are a class of biocide. The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products (also known as crop protection products), which […]
(par 5.3.2.2.3) Environmental Impact of Pesticides (taken from Wikipedia)
Environmental impact of pesticides http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_pesticides From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Preparing to spray a hazardous pesticide Drainage of fertilizers and pesticides into a stream The environmental impact of pesticides consists of the effects of pesticides on non-target species. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, because they are sprayed or spread across […]