@conscorridor

Connecting the science of connectivity to conservation and management

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Global ecosystems are threatened by rapid expansion of linear infrastructure like roads. A new publication from @Largelandscapes & @World_Wildlife compiles 170+ resources to shortlist 10 best practices essential for supporting communities and biodiversity. worldwildlife.org/publicatio…
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Over the past 200 years, Iowa has lost 99 percent of its prairie land. Experts are calling for Iowa to focus on creating ecological corridors to reconnect isolated habitat and allow wildlife movement. thegazette.com/environment-n…

Experts, researchers urge Iowa to adopt connectivity corridors to preserve wildlife

To curb habitat loss and help protect wildlife across the state, experts are pushing for Iowa to adopt “connectivity corridors.”

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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California just entered the final phase of construction. It will become the world's largest wildlife crossing and it will save mountain lions and other species from extinction while also protecting motorists. smdp.com/business/developmen…
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The state of Montana passed two pieces of legislation this spring that will fund new wildlife crossings across the state. The Center's Kylie Paul praised the bills and the role they will play in reconnecting fragmented landscapes. mountainjournal.org/montana-…

Montana Passes Landmark Wildlife Crossing Legislation

New bills establish dedicated funding for infrastructure to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and reconnect fragmented habitats.

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Fences can restrict wildlife movement and block access to essentials like food and water. Wildlife-friendly fencing can alleviate some of the harshest consequences for wildlife. Read more: mountainjournal.org/wyoming-…

Wyoming Wildlife: Game and Fish Releases Revised Fencing Guide

Third edition of landowner handbook reflects updates in research and wildlife-friendly fencing options.

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A recent survey found that 87% of U.S. respondents supported the idea of building new wildlife crossings. Wildlife crossings with fencing have been found to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by up to 97% when placed in areas of known animal movement. environmentamerica.org/resou…

A survey of public opinions on wildlife crossings

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The Wildlife Society@wildlifesociety8 May 2025
New Mexico has set aside $50 million to build over- and underpasses for wildlife in the state. This is the largest amount a U.S. state has earmarked for this purpose. wildlife.org/new-mexico-puts…

New Mexico puts aside wildlife crossing funding - The Wildlife Society

The $50 million is the largest amount of money a state has set aside for wildlife crossings in the U.S.

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Great job, Montana! #roadecology mtpr.org/montana-news/2025-0…
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Conservation Corridor@conscorridor4 Apr 2025
Many countries and US states have pledged to protect 30% of their land and water by 2030 in order to preserve biodiversity, but will they succeed if protected areas are unconnected? Learn more about the state of 30x30 connectivity in our latest digest... conservationcorridor.org/dig…

Less than 3% of U.S. land is protected and connected - Conservation Corridor

Area based targets, such as the global 30x30 initiative, are a primary tool for biodiversity conservation. While area based targets are a worthwhile starting point for conservation, the protected...

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Earlier this month, lawmakers in Florida approved 35,000 acres of critical conservation land for protection. This investment adds land to the Florida Wildlife Corridor that will help to secure habitat for wildlife and enhance landscape connectivity. news.wgcu.org/top-story/2025…

Acreage acquisition expands Florida’s protected lands with major conservation investment; Collier...

Nearly 4,000 acres in Collier and Hendry counties are part of a nearly 35,000-acre package of what is labeled as critical conservation land approved for protection Wednesday.Additionally, approval of...

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Florida State Parks
@FLStateParks15 Mar 2025
🐾Connect to Wild Florida The Florida Panther is a living testament to the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, which includes 75 state parks crucial for preserving their habitat. Let’s ensure the survival of these majestic cats by protecting the corridors they rely on. You can join @livewildlyfl and @FLStateParksFdn for Explore the Corridor Week! Explore 19 award-winning state parks by taking a guided nature tour or volunteering your time to preserve these critical habitats. 📅Explore the Corridor Week: April 26- May 3, 2025 🔗Space is limited, sign up today: bit.ly/41B9lDs 📍 Photos: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information.
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Latin America's big cats—jaguars, pumas are facing threats like hunting, habitat fragmentation, deforestation, and vehicle collisions. Biological corridors are vital to connect isolated populations and ensure their survival. #IBCA #Conservation news.mongabay.com/2025/01/co…
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Birds have “flyways” and now it’s time we started mapping “swimways” for freshwater fish! 🐟 These migration routes are vital highways beneath the water’s surface, and understanding them is key to protecting migratory freshwater species, which have declined by over 80 percent since 1970. 📉 Dive into @stefanlovgren's article in @ScienceNews to learn how scientists are charting these underwater paths and why it matters: sciencenews.org/article/flyw…
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WWF Forest & Climate@WWFForestCarbon16 Jan 2025
In Asia, infrastructure like roads is expanding like never before, affecting species such as rhinos, elephants & snow leopards & a wide range of ecosystems. Learn how nature-friendly infrastructure supports people & wildlife: info.alignproject.org @USAIDAsiaHQ @Largelandscapes
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Linear infrastructure —roads 🛣️, railways 🛤️, and powerlines ⚡️, —plays a vital role in development but poses serious challenges to migratory species. But there are great solutions like bird-friendly powerlines, ungulate migration mapping, and wind farm sensitivity tools. Let’s harmonize progress and conservation. 🦅🐘 Read our latest fact sheet for innovative approaches to sustainable infrastructure: cms.int/en/publication/fact-… #WildlifeConservation
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UN Biodiversity
@UNBiodiversity19 Dec 2024
Today marks 2 years of the adoption of the #KMGBF. The Clock is Ticking! This 2nd anniversary reminds us of the urgent need to act for biodiversity. 🌍 Together, we can halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.  Watch the video and join the movement for #PeaceWithNature! 🌿
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A new peer-reviewed paper coauthored by a staff member from the Center features recommendations for planning climate-informed wildlife crossing structures that are resilient to natural disasters while preventing collisions and reconnecting habitat. esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…

Evaluating and elevating the role of wildlife road crossings in climate adaptation

Beyond the well-established benefits of wildlife road crossings and associated infrastructure—improving driver safety, reducing animal mortality, reconnecting habitats—there is another important but...

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Sky Island Alliance@Sky_Islands21 Nov 2024
Big news from our Border Wildlife Study collaboration with @WildlandsNetwrk: Our study on the crossing rates of animals through different types of border wall has just been published, showing which species are able to cross and through which barriers: ow.ly/mMrG50Ucesj
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Scientists and engineers collaborate to determine which wildlife crossing structures will be effective and where and how to build them. Check out our article in Explore Big Sky and a conceptual rendering of a potential new crossing outside Yellowstone NP! explorebigsky.com/bridging-b…
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Habitat loss and fragmentation have led to a number of severe threats to the survival of the black-footed cat -- one of the most ancient species of small cats. news.mongabay.com/2024/10/in…

Inbreeding adds to growing threats to Africa’s smallest wildcat, study finds

Populations of the black-footed cat, a little-known feline in Southern Africa, have been declining for the last half a million years and exhibit very high degrees of inbreeding. This could increase...

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