Figure 1. Habitat encroachment and infectious disease emergence risk.

The risk of cross‐species transmission events from wildlife may increase as human population density increases around natural areas. Increased risk of zoonotic spillover events from wildlife into humans is shown by increasing heat colours. From (A) to (C) human population density is increasing into high‐biodiversity areas. (C) The effect of roads to increase access and edge effects with increased ribbon development. (D) The potential reduction in risk through conservation practices is shown in purple.