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Corridor Conservation: Making Way for Wildlife
Now that you know why it's important to conserve migrations -- but how? Scientists, agencies, and conservation groups have learned a lot from pioneering work on the migrations of mule deer and pronghorn, which depend on habitats with multiple owners and many human uses.
Currently, migration corridors receive no special protection in most areas. However, recent mapping has made it possible for agencies and landowners to incorporate them into management and clear the way for these animals' important journeys. Conserving intact networks of migrations into the future requires directing development away from critical habitats across large landscapes, and using practical tools such as wildlife-friendly fences and highway overpasses to open up corridors. |