Conservationists Prefer to Protect Large,contiguous Tracts of Land Rather Than

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Essay

Conservationists prefer to protect large,contiguous tracts of land rather than areas that are fragmented by roads,farmland,and other human-induced changes.Why are large,undisturbed areas better for protecting biodiversity?

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Definitions:

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Collective Action

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