local ecology

collocation in English

meaningsoflocalandecology

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local
adjective
uk
/ˈləʊ.kəl/us
/ˈloʊ.kəl/
from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of ...
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ecology
noun[U]
uk
/iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/us
/iˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
the relationships between the air, land, water, animals, plants, etc., usually of a particular area, or the scientific study ...
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(Definition oflocalandecologyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflocal ecology

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The case studies in question are aware of forestry and its effects on thelocalecology.
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In environmental terms, this meant that the new urban settlements disrupted thelocalecology(according to the author, they intensified the malarial environment).
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Thelocalecologyin addition to the law, politics and socio-economic structures influenced what means of livelihood were available - who could make use of what.
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Understanding the pattern in which adult drosophilids of different species are distributed across and within different vegetation types is necessary for accurate interpretation of theirlocalecologyand diversity.
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Adequate power will stop deforestation in areas which rely on firewood for heat and will help stabilise thelocalecology.
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But this has been a catastrophe to the local economy as well as to thelocalecology.
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First, a minority of inconsiderate riders were causing damage to others and to the forest and generally showed a lack of concern for thelocalecologyand environment.
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This system allows the enforcement authority to determine the conditions according to individual circumstances,localecologyand economics, and also to take account of changes in technology.
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The industry also uses many chemicals in its production processes and it is right to try to control the effects of production on thelocalecology.
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Covering 668km2 the wetland hosts migratory birdlife and is important to thelocalecology.
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A building'slocalecology, or environment, is made up of particular physical and biological elements and their interactions.
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Alien plants and feral animals are among the greatest threats to thelocalecology.
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These local epidemics occur due to loss of infrastructure, such as hospitals and sanitation services, but also because of changes inlocalecologyand environment.
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A visitor center, with exhibits onlocalecologyand history, opened in 1997.
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The majority of water treatment systems change thelocalecology.
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Thelocalecologyand soil type is not equipped to deal with sudden or excessive water accumulation, which causes short- and long-term damage.
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In some cases, introduction is reported to have had a negative impact on thelocalecology.
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The effects were devastating to thelocalecology.
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The center offers interpretive programs onlocalecology, outdoor skills workshops, and features laboratories, gardens, interpretive trails, a visitor's center, and classroom facilities.
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Satellite sensors are used by scientists to study the effect of salt evaporation onlocalecology.
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