- the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
- The panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest.
- The marshes provide a rich habitat for water plants.
- the destruction of wildlife habitat
Collocations The environmentThe environmentEnvironmental damage- cause/contribute to climate change/global warming
- produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions
- damage/destroy the environment/a marine ecosystem/the ozone layer/coral reefs
- degrade ecosystems/habitats/the environment
- harm the environment/wildlife/marine life
- threaten natural habitats/coastal ecosystems/a species with extinction
- deplete natural resources/the ozone layer
- pollute rivers and lakes/waterways/the air/the atmosphere/the environment/oceans
- contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops
- log forests/rainforests/trees
- address/combat/tackle the threat/effects/impact of climate change
- fight/take action on/reduce/stop global warming
- limit/curb/control air/water/atmospheric/environmental pollution
- cut/reduce pollution/greenhouse gas emissions
- offset carbon/CO2 emissions
- reduce (the size of) your carbon footprint
- achieve/promote sustainable development
- preserve/conserve biodiversity/natural resources
- protect endangered species/a coastal ecosystem
- prevent/stop soil erosion/overfishing/massive deforestation/damage to ecosystems
- raise awareness of environmental issues
- save the planet/the rainforests/an endangered species
- conserve/save/consume/waste energy
- manage/exploit/be rich in natural resources
- dump/dispose of hazardous/toxic/nuclear waste
- dispose of/throw away litter/(especially British English) rubbish/(especially North American English) garbage/(North American English) trash/sewage
- use/be made from recycled/recyclable/biodegradable material
- recycle bottles/packaging/paper/plastic/waste
- promote/encourage recycling/sustainable development/the use of renewable energy
- develop/invest in/promote renewable energy
- reduce your dependence/reliance on fossil fuels
- get/obtain/generate/produce electricity from wind, solar and wave power/renewable sources
- build/develop a (50-megawatt/offshore) wind farm
- install/be fitted with/be powered by solar panels
Extra ExamplesTopics The environmentb2, Animalsb2- One of our objectives is to restore habitats for native species.
- Peat bogs are one of Europe's most threatened habitats.
- The bird's preferred habitat is grassy prairie.
- The greatest danger to tigers now is through loss of habitat.
- The moorland is an important habitat for many rare bird species.
- an agreement that preserved 2 500 acres of prime bear habitat
- the animals and plants in this woodland habitat
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- native
- natural
- suitable
- …
- provide
- inhabit
- occupy
- …
- support something
- disappear
- destruction
- loss
- restoration
- …
- in a/the habitat
- habitat for
- loss of habitat
Word Originlate 18th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘it dwells’, from habitare ‘possess, inhabit’.Want to learn more?
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