Protect wildlife habitat.  Perhaps the greatest threat that faces many species is the widespread destruction of habitat. Deforestation, farming, overgrazing and development all result in irreversible changes such as soil compaction, erosion, desertification or the alteration of local climatic conditions. Such land use practices vastly alter or even eliminate wildlife habitat. In area where rare species are present, habitat destruction can quickly force a species to extinction.
By protecting habitat, entire communities of animals can be protected together, and when communities are kept intact, less conservation intervention is required to ensure species survival. Parks, reserves and other protected lands are now all too often the only habitats that are left untouched by habitat destruction. Support wildlife habitat and open space protection in your community. When you are buying a house, consider your impact on wildlife habitat.