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347: Creating Safe Passage—Road Ecologists and the Intersection of Wildlife and Development (Pt 1)
Manage episode 463517301 series 2455407
Defines road ecology
Explains why crossings are critical
How various groups—road ecologists, wildlife biologists, conservation aid organizations, government agencies, and transportation departments—collaborate to bring about beneficial solutions
How crossings are financed
Argues that we must commit to habitat preservation as well as providing safe passage
Overall Takeaways
Wildlife Crossings Save Lives: Properly designed crossings dramatically reduce roadkill and improve public safety, addressing the economic and ecological costs of animal-vehicle collisions.
Collaboration is Key: Road ecology requires partnerships between transportation agencies, conservationists, policymakers, and communities to implement effective and sustainable solutions.
Advocacy and Awareness Matter: Public support and legislative action are essential to fund and prioritize wildlife crossings and habitat preservation projects for long-term impact.
Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.a.goldfarb/
X: https://twitter.com/ben_a_goldfarb
Books:
Crossings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005890
Eager: https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Surprising-Secret-Beavers-Matter/dp/160358739X
369 эпизодов
Manage episode 463517301 series 2455407
Defines road ecology
Explains why crossings are critical
How various groups—road ecologists, wildlife biologists, conservation aid organizations, government agencies, and transportation departments—collaborate to bring about beneficial solutions
How crossings are financed
Argues that we must commit to habitat preservation as well as providing safe passage
Overall Takeaways
Wildlife Crossings Save Lives: Properly designed crossings dramatically reduce roadkill and improve public safety, addressing the economic and ecological costs of animal-vehicle collisions.
Collaboration is Key: Road ecology requires partnerships between transportation agencies, conservationists, policymakers, and communities to implement effective and sustainable solutions.
Advocacy and Awareness Matter: Public support and legislative action are essential to fund and prioritize wildlife crossings and habitat preservation projects for long-term impact.
Website: https://www.bengoldfarb.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.a.goldfarb/
X: https://twitter.com/ben_a_goldfarb
Books:
Crossings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1324005890
Eager: https://www.amazon.com/Eager-Surprising-Secret-Beavers-Matter/dp/160358739X
369 эпизодов
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