How does land development destroy ecosystems?%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIt converts them into residential or agricultural areas.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIt expands the natural range of native wildlife species.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIt increases human carrying capacity too rapidly.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AIt forces humans to import non-native plants and animals
, which can have negative impacts on local ecosystems.%0D%0A%0D%0AOverall, land development destroys ecosystems by fragmenting habitats, decreasing biodiversity, disrupting natural processes, and potentially leading to the extinction of species.
