Habitat loss
The loss and fragmentation of the forest into blocks too small and isolated to adequately conserve populations of many species is a growing threat.
Uncontrolled in-migration, gold mining, agriculture conversion and infrastructure developments all contribute to this habitat loss.
Some of the key causes of habitat loss in the Greater Mekong are:
Large infrastructure developments such as roads are one of the key causes of habitat loss and fragmentation.
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© WWF Greater Mekong
