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Record 1 2013-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environment
CONT

Examples of anthropogenic disturbances include pollution, conversion of forests to nonforest areas, timber harvesting, prevention of wildfires, global warming, alteration of natural hydroperiods (flooding), application of herbicides, introduction of exotic species, litter raking, trampling and compaction, fertilization and irrigation ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Environnement
DEF

Altération résultant de l'action de l'homme, provoquant des dysfonctionnements, voire l'effondrement d'un système écologique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medio ambiente
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