Environmental Issues in the Chaparral

All around the Earth, Chaparral biomes are being destroyed from pollution and human activity. Though it is hot, the Chaparral is a popular location for homes, because of the unique landscape and stunning view. When land is cleared for construction, the plants and animals that call the area home are destroyed.

When suburbs build up around the Chaparral, it contributes to the air pollution surrounding that region. This is especially a problem for California, home to areas such as San Diego that are extremely over populated and are polluting the air too quickly. Car emissions, light pollution, and waste contribute to the degrading of the Chaparral.

Fires are apart of the Chaparral's natural way of keeping the environment under control. However because of the dryness of the region and human's carelessness, there are many man made fires every year. Some fire can help the Chaparral, but man made fires disrupt plant growth. As more and more people move into the Chaparral, the higher the chance of fires.