The ongoing U.S. Forest Service recognition of the importance of ecological connectivity and migration corridors is aligned with Biden-Harris administration priorities, like the America the Beautiful Initiative and partnerships with States, Tribes, local communities, and willing private landowners to improve and enhance wildlife habitats, connectivity, migratory corridors, and biodiversity. Through this agency memo, National Forest
Abigail brings her background in in project development and management in complex landscapes and research with inter-disciplinary teams in US and global contexts to the Center. She contributes to strategy, research, and project development to further the ability of industry, agency, nonprofit and community partners to forward on-the-ground habitat connectivity. Abigail has examined emerging practices
In his role at the Center, Zack works with U.S. Program team to advance large landscape conservation across the U.S. through policy advice, applied research, and collaboration with agency and non-governmental partners. A conservation social scientist by training, Zack has expertise in natural resource policy, land management planning, and monitoring and evaluation. Prior to joining
Kelly Cerialo joined CLLC in 2023 as the US Biosphere Network (USBN) Coordinator, a fiscally sponsored project of the Center. In her role as USBN Coordinator, Kelly supports the 28 US Biosphere Regions and the USBN Steering Committee to build capacity across the network and to achieve the mission of the USBN – to improve
Integrating Connectivity into State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs): Threats, Actions, and Recommendations Ecological connectivity is crucial for biodiversity conservation and human well-being in an era of rapid change. Connectivity conservation involves removing barriers like roads and dams and conserving landscape features that facilitate species movement. It benefits both wildlife and humans by supporting ecosystem
Assistant Lecturer at the College of African Wildlife Management Movement Ecologist and Wildlife Connectivity Expert Moshi-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
A New Vision for a Connected Natural World Here at the Center, we like to think big: large landscape conservation requires big ideas, multi-jurisdictional and cross-cultural perspectives, and support for a global connectivity conservation community. In fact, an important part of our daily work is operating 10 networks of experts and institutions focused on the
Wildlife-vehicle collisions take a toll on our environment and society in many ways. They endanger wildlife populations, cause human injuries and deaths, and cost US taxpayers billions of dollars a year. Well-designed wildlife road-crossing structures are a proven solution but are not without challenges. Two reports recently published by the US Forest Service—with contributions from Center for Large Landscape Conservation staff—address these challenges while providing useful information on costs, benefits, and planning of crossing structures.
Gibbons are arboreal primates critical for maintaining the balance of their forest ecosystem. As seed dispersers, they help to regulate forest regeneration by spreading seeds throughout their habitat, maintaining forest diversity, and supporting other plant and animal species. Gibbons are well adapted to their tree-dwelling lifestyle, moving quickly and gracefully through the forest by swinging from branch to branch using their arms. So, when a gap occurs in the forest canopy, they lose their primary—and safest—mode of transportation.
Knowledge exchange, training, and assistance for your project and policy implementation Once a strategy, plan, or study is complete, the next challenge may be communicating findings to target audiences. Or perhaps a project goal is to increase capacity for action among a group of conservation professionals or other partners. NatureConnect includes educational training on
