What is forest fragmentation?
There is a finite amount of land in the United States. This simplistic and intuitive statement carries a great burden with it because as our nation reaches new population highs, the demand on natural resources becomes more intense. One of the impending results of growth and development to our forests is this process called ‘fragmentation.’ There is a wealth of information that has been researched and produced regarding forest fragmentation. There are studies about the effects of fragmentation on wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and communities. Recently, a conference held in Annapolis, Maryland entitled Forest Fragmentation 2000 gathered researchers from around the country to discuss the numerous and diverse implications of fragmentation. Their findings confirm the need for more research and action in this area. The effects of forest fragmentation are a key issue as our nation continues to develop and the demands on land continue to increase. The definitions of fragmentation are as dive
