• Introduction
  

Lagimodiere Historic Park

• Matrix, Patches, and Corridors
  
• Habitats
  

• References
  

Habitats:

Habitat is defined as a unit of space and its environmental features (microclimate, soil, topography, water, available nutrients and other oragnisms) required by an organism (Marsh 1997). Hough (1995) states that urbanisation has altered natural habitats for wildlife, resulting in the creation of new habitats in cities (natural and man made). Natural habitats are defined by vegatation cover and water bodies, whereas man-made habitats are defined by building structures in urban areas. Vegetation defines the type of habitat associated with terrain wildlife, whereas water (aquatic) is used to define the habitat type associated with water such as fish, frogs, etc. (Hough 1995). The diversity of habitats in urban areas is therefore important in attracting and maintaining the stability of wildlife species in cities.

Aquatic Habitat
The Seine River provides aquatic habitats for a varity of species such as fish, frogs, insects, etc. These species depend on streamside vegetation and organic debris for food, spawning, and protection against predators. Streamside vegetation also helps in protecting the river bank against erosion which may destroy habitats for certain fish species. The river also plays a very important role as a source food for birds which depends on fish and amphibians for food.

Spider Habitat
Spider habitats are one of the least recognized in urban areas. Spiders need tranquil natural habitats such as the one Lagimodiere Park provides to build their webs which they use as traps for their prey (insects). Man made habitats which are characterized by all sorts of disturbances (noise, vibration, etc.) do not provide the best habitats for spiders.

Grass Habitat
Whitetail deer are some of the animals that inhabit the Lagimodiere grasslands mainly on the banks of Seine River. The grasslands are also attractive to a variety of butterflies and birds.

Tree Habitat
Lagimodiere's trees and shrubs provide opportunities for birds to build their nests and provide food in the form of seeds, fruits and insects, which they also get from the grassland.