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Fragmentation of natural habitats

Fragmentation is the process by which the size of habitat patches are reduced and progressively isolated. Fragmentation is today often due to human intervention (deforestation, draining of damp zones or the effects of toxic waste). It can have a heavy impact on the biodiversity of both flora and fauna.