Off-road mountain vehicles and mountain bikes trample various plant species in the Santa Cruz Mountains and hills of California. Although plants still persist in the area and many species are unaffected, habitat quality for many species has declined. This is an example of habitat

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Habitat degradation refers to the decline in habitat quality, which affects the ability of the environment to support certain species. In this case, the trampling by vehicles and bikes reduces the quality of the habitat for many plant species, even though the plants still persist.

Off-Road Mountain Vehicles and Mountain Bikes Trample Various Plant Species