habitat

Perhaps forced out of more natural areas by the other species, some fence lizards may have moved to suburbia, making trees and fences their preferred habitats.

Many people who live near the affected trees brought up not only their safety concerns after the incident, but also the environmental loss of important shade, stormwater management and habitat.

But how a restored species could fit into an ecosystem or habitat that has little or nothing in common with the world it once inhabited is an open question.

However, more fish require more suitable habitat, which is lacking in Southern California — in part due to drought and the increased frequency of devastating wildfires.

The move would limit the meaning to only direct actions taken to kill or injure endangered or threatened wildlife — therefore removing protections that cover their habitats.