Wildlife Corridor Conservation & Crossing Design

Catalog description

Ecological connectivity conservation focuses on protecting wildlife corridors that link protected areas and other biodiverse regions. These corridors counter habitat fragmentation and form “ecological networks,” which strengthen conservation efforts and improve resilience to climate change. A major driver of fragmentation is linear infrastructure such as roads, railways, pipelines, canals, and transmission lines. Over the next 25 years, global road and rail networks are expected to double, often expanding into remote, biodiverse areas. The ecological impacts of this development remain poorly understood but contribute significantly to biodiversity loss. This course explores Wildlife Corridor and Road Ecology, including landscape architecture, wildlife movement, socio-ecological connectivity, transportation design, economics, environmental policy, Indigenous engagement, and the implementation of mitigation strategies.