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Ahead of the start of the Convention on Biological Diversity CoP-17 in Yerevan, Armenia, CLLC staff members Aaron Laur, Rebecca Boslough King, and Gabriel Oppler spent two days visiting the town of Areni and the Arpa Protected Landscape, a mountainous region about two hours south of Yerevan. The protected area is owned and managed by a local NGO called the Arpa Environment Foundation—an implementing partner of the Eco-Corridors Fund for the Caucuses. Our team went out into the field with rangers to learn about some of their challenges and approaches to managing the landscape. While they were out, the rangers set up camera traps to monitor a small population of three Caucasian leopards. The group spotted Bezoar goats, considered the ancestor of all domestic goats, which is a vulnerable species in Armenia and is near threatened globally. The area is also home to several cultural heritage sites that generate tourism, including 800-year-old monasteries and a cave with archeological findings such as the oldest leather shoe ever found and the oldest complete winemaking system (clay pots over 5,000 years old!). Our team is grateful for incredible hospitality throughout the visit from the Arpa EF team! @arpa_protected_landscape #CBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia #Armenia

Snow leopards roam the high mountains of South and Central Asia, but expanding roads, railways, and power lines increasingly inhibit their movement and threaten the habitat they depend on. To help protect these elusive big cats and their fragile ecosystems, the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP)—an alliance of 12 snow leopard range countries—formed a working group led by the Snow Leopard Trust, WWF, and the Center for Large Landscape Conservation. Together, we developed Guiding the Future of Linear Infrastructure Development in Snow Leopard Landscapes, a resource to help governments and infrastructure decision-makers avoid and reduce the impacts of development projects with better planning and implementation. With thoughtful planning, communities can be connected while still protecting snow leopards, their prey, and their habitat. For more information, see link in bio. @world_wildlife @snowleopardtrust #InternationalSnowLeopardDay #snowleopards #wildlifecrossings #roadecology

Join our team! We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead our finance, operations, human resources, and information technology, so we can grow sustainably and deliver more conservation impact. The ideal candidate is a seasoned financial leader with strategic vision, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills. The position will preferably be based in either Bozeman or Missoula, Montana, but a remote option within the contiguous U.S. may be negotiable. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 6. See the link in our bio to learn more about the position and apply. #conservationjobs #conservationcareers #hiring #Montanajobs

The final round of federal Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP), which provides dedicated funding for building wildlife crossings, is now open! There is $80 million for projects that make roads safer for people and wildlife, and applications are due November 16. CLLC is helping partners in two states compete: 🦌 In Montana, CLLC and the Montana Department of Transportation are applying for wildlife crossings near Yellowstone on US-191, including what would be southwest Montana's first wildlife overpass. 🦌 In West Virginia, CLLC and partners are supporting the statewide plan to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and enhance connectivity for wildlife. Unless Congress reauthorizes the program, this is its last round of grants. CLLC will keep making the case to Congress and other decision-makers for renewed and expanded WCPP funding. Wildlife crossings reduce collisions, save drivers and communities money, and keep habitat connected. To learn more about the funding opportunity, see link in bio. Photo: Wildlife overpass on US 93 in Montana – CLLC/Gabe Oppler #wildlifecrossings

Most people are familiar with land trusts as community-based organizations that work to permanently protect natural, scenic, historic, or agricultural land, often in partnership with private landowners. However, land trusts across the U.S. also play a key role in advancing wildlife corridors and crossing structures. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about the work land trusts are doing to help plan wildlife crossings and enhance habitat connectivity. #landtrusts #wildlifecrossings #roadecology #ecologicalconnectivity