Our native wildlife populations are under tremendous stress as a result of all development sites regardless of whether they are located in rural or urban areas, which is exacerbated by an ever-increasing human population. Land that was formerly a wildlife habitat is now being developed for agricultural, residential and commercial purposes, as well as highways and other uses. The amount and quality of wildlife habitat are both impacted by changes in land use pattern and related activities. The current study takes a broad look at the effects of changing land use on wildlife and their environment. Using the land classification, the impact of various levels of agricultural development on wildlife habitats has been established. Forestry, tourism, vehicles and roads, pollution, pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers, hotels and lodges, and sewage disposal have all had an impact on wild ecosystems' carrying capacity. The paper concludes with a list of challenges that must be addressed immediately. As a result, effective mitigation methods are urgently needed to resolve this problem in its entirety.
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: Gondia district, land use changes, wildlife
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