Resources

A list of state agency-supported wildlife infrastructure projects that, upon receiving necessary federal funding, would create jobs, aid local economies, and create smart infrastructure to protect wildlife and people.

An overview of the benefits of wildlife crossing structures for human safety, the economy, wildlife conservation, and ecological connectivity. The fact sheet includes cost estimates of wildlife crossing infrastructure and a case study of a successful project in Wyoming.

Across the western United States, many ungulate herds must migrate seasonally to access resources and avoid harsh winter conditions. Because these migration paths cover vast landscapes (in other words migration distances up to 150 miles [241 kilometers]), they are increasingly threatened by roads, fencing, subdivisions, and other development. Over the last decade, many new tracking studies have been conducted on migratory herds, and analytical methods have been developed that allow for population-level corridors and stopovers to be mapped and prioritized. 

This report analyzes the public policy discussion in Montana regarding wildlife migration and the protection of wildlife corridors. The authors then provide recommendations for decision-makers who seek to address the issue and engage the public.

This visual aid demonstrates the differences between wildlife corridors and wildlife crossings. Understanding the distinction is critical to effectively educate the public about and advocate for ecological connectivity.

With a million species at risk of extinction, Gary Tabor and Deb Davidson join the Green Radio Hour to detail their efforts with the Center for Large Landscape Conservation to link join wild places as a way to help save land for their survival. And singer, poet, humanitarian — Lebanon’s best-known pop star — Lydia Canaan shares what life is like today in Beirut, since the August 4th explosion that killed hundreds and has left thousands homeless.

CLLC supported the workshop “Designing Linear Infrastructure for Sustainable Outcomes” on 12-14 February in Nairobi, Kenya. Nearly 70 participants from 5 countries attended to start building a more inclusive and collaborative effort to advance ecologically-friendly linear infrastructure practices in Africa.

This infographic answers the question “What is connectivity?” and explains the concepts of wildlife movement, dispersal, and migration.

This infographic answers the question “What is a corridor?” and provides examples of different types of ecological corridors.

These IUCN WCPA Guidelines are based on the best available science and practice for maintaining, enhancing and restoring ecological connectivity among and between protected areas, other effective areas based conservation measures (OECMs) and other intact ecosystems. For the first time, this publication introduces a common definition and recommends formal recognition of ecological corridors to serve as critical building blocks of ecological networks in conjunction with protected areas and OECMs. Furthermore, these Guidelines also include 25 case studies that demonstrate current approaches to conserving ecological connectivity and ecological networks.