Dr. Lenore Fahrig collaborated with a former postdoctoral associate, Heather Bird Jackson, on the subject of Habitat Loss and Fragmentation and their contribution to advancing knowledge in the ecological field was recognized and included in the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Biodiversity.
The encyclopedia is a 7-volume series known to feature leading researchers and editors from all across the globe who work at the top of their areas of study. The compilation includes themes associated with the means of protection and the benefits of the biodiversity in the world.
Biodiversity is a very extensive topic including many elements that contribute to its benefits, evolution, drift and destruction.
Dr. Fahrig’s collaborative work illustrates problems with the concept of habitat fragmentation, an issue of importance to the global community. It also differentiates the concept of habitat loss versus habitat fragmentation.
The process of habitat fragmentation was said to result in habitat loss (Fahrig, 2003) and habitat loss was mentioned to be highly effective in driving species extinction (Fahrig, 2001). Different habitats reside in areas of different ecological backgrounds, environmental factors, and population size, thus continuous research is done to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of these sites.