Human Impact
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Humans cut down trees to expand their agriculture and urbanization. Not only do humans create forest fires themselves, but they also raise the risk of forest fires. By cutting down plants and trees, they invite nonnative plants which are more flammable than native plants raising the risks for fires. In some Chaparral areas, humans create water diversions by dams. These acts have led to animals becoming endangered. Humans could act cautious around animal's habitats, and limit their area of expansion.
Endangered Species
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An example of an animal that became endangered due to human impact would be the California Condor. Humans could have destroyed their habitat while expanding their own habitat. Luckily, California has created acts such as the "California Endangered Species Act" in support of endangered species. Others can follow California's example to help save more endangered species. However, not all animals become endangered due to human activity. Due to the rising temperatures in Chaparral areas, many animals have trouble adapting to the heat.
ex) brush rabbit, mule deer, coyote.
ex) brush rabbit, mule deer, coyote.