The phrase "human disturbance" refers to any activity or behavior caused by humans that disrupts or negatively impacts the natural environment or wildlife. Full definition
Other studies show the impacts of human disturbance since the 1600's, such as the effects of regional forest clearance and the resulting spread of invasive species. (ldeo.columbia.edu)
Wild species are threatened with extinction as their habitats are destroyed by human disturbance. (soundcloud.com)
To assess the effects of humans, they compared near - natural forests with those exposed to intensive human disturbance. (sciencedaily.com)