Many scientists reject this position, however, noting that in many cases where extinctions due to climate change are likely, the risks of extinction from not facilitating colonization are probably far worse than the risks of facilitating colonization.

Holly is a rugged pioneer species that preserves and enriches the soil facilitating colonization by others.

Beginning in the 16th century Spain established missions throughout New Spain (consisting of Mexico and portions of what today are the Southwestern United States) in order to facilitate colonization of these lands.

To facilitate attachment, invasion, and colonization of its host, this bacterium possesses many virulence factors.

Paradoxically, it is clear that in 1440, by order of Prince Henry the Navigator, cattle and swine were settled on the island in order to facilitate colonization.

Since 1493, Spain had maintained a number of missions throughout New Spain (Mexico and portions of what today are the Southwestern United States) in order to facilitate colonization of these lands.

Dust, dried-up plants, tall vegetation and over-sized or incorrectly-placed ear tags may cause mechanical damage to the eye and facilitate bacterial colonization.

To facilitate colonization, the Catholic Church awarded these lands to Spain.

Some critics characterize these British agreements as a form of bribery designed to facilitate colonization of the interior.

Spain claimed what is now California from that time forward, but did not return to settle until 1769, when the first Spanish soldiers and missionaries arrived with the double-purpose of Christianizing the Native Americans and facilitating Spanish colonization.