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Article: Habitat Restoration
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Habitat Restoration
The human race is in a precarious situation as a result of its exploitation of natural
ecosystems
. Humans must balance their current resource needs with the future land-use needs of wildlife and people. As such, it makes sense to care for
habitats
by reducing damage to them and restoring those that have been damaged. With careful planning, healthy habitats can be maintained for people as well as wildlife. The goal of habitat restoration is to identify disturbed habitats and restore the native
flora
and
fauna
that occur there to ensure the continued use of the land by both wildlife and humans.
Historical Background
Habitat restoration is a recent concept in ...