Definition
An area that may contain a large proportion of plant and/or animal species of non-native origin, and/or where human activity has substantially modified an area’s primary ecological functions and species composition. Modified habitats may include, for example, areas managed for agriculture, forest plantations, reclaimed coastal zones, and reclaimed wetlands.
Source(s)
Adapted from World Bank, "World Bank Environmental and Social Framework," Washington, DC, 2016, View the PDF.