It is also one of the most significant threats to the survival of wildlife. Wildlife Habitat Loss - Sprawl destroys nesting and denning sites, foraging areas and other essential wildlife habitats. Habitat Fragmentation - Building new roads, utility lines and other infrastructure for sprawl often eliminates and fragments the habitat corridors needed for wildlife movement. Diversity - Many species that thrive off sprawl pose serious threats to the survival of native fish, wildlife and plants.
Sprawl is one of the main causes of traffic congestion.
Dangerous Air Pollution - The increase in traffic is worsening air pollution and creating major health problems. Water Quantity - As growth sprawls outward, the amount of water available per person is decreasing substantially. All rights reserved.