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New research from U-Michigan shows that large, continuous forests are better for preserving biodiversity than fragmented landscapes. The study examined 4,006 species across 37 sites worldwide and found that fragmented areas had 13.6% fewer species.


Large, undisturbed forests are better for harboring biodiversity than fragmented landscapes, according to University of Michigan research.

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