Habitat is the major factor for wildlife populations.
In 1900, Vermont was 30% forested after settlers cut down the forests for wood, farmland, and mining. Now, Vermont is over 70% forested. Tax structure is a large factor, but certainly not the only one.
Unfortunately, the trend is reversing. Sprawl is a factor. Dense cities matter.
In 1900, Vermont was 30% forested after settlers cut down the forests for wood, farmland, and mining. Now, Vermont is over 70% forested. Tax structure is a large factor, but certainly not the only one.
Unfortunately, the trend is reversing. Sprawl is a factor. Dense cities matter.
https://www.uvm.edu/news/story/report-vermont-losing-1500-ac...