And because nonfragmented swaths of forest are increasingly rare, it said, they have a disproportionately high ecological value.
Figures from the Environment Agency suggest that just 0.08% of rivers in England are of high ecological quality, while only 17% are judged "good".
The maritime dune community is a "significant natural area with high ecological and conservation value," according to the New York Natural Heritage Program.
Benzene series (BTEX) pollutants are toxic and can pose high ecological and human health risk.
Small pelagic fish species like anchovy or sardines are of high ecological and economical importance.
In particular, NDS designs provide high ecological validity in the study of driver distraction.
These areas are of high ecological value due to high species richness and occurring rare species.
The area is being protected because of its high ecological value.
The amount of AES options of high ecological quality is of major relevance for nature conservation.
Rapidly warming shallow archipelago areas have the best energetic options for high ecological production.
They denote the most complex type of urban vegetation with notably high ecological value.
