Mapping of ecological connectivity and wildlife passages of Catalonia, available online
The Government of Catalonia’s Department of Territory and Sustainability (DTES) has published maps of ecological connectivity that are available online through the hypermap of Catalonia, in the Ecological Connectivity section. This set of maps has been useful for drafting the Catalonia Green Infrastructure Programme 2017-2021. The maps on ecological connectivity model the current degree of […]
The new wildlife overpass on the A2 motorway improves ecological connectivity
During 2016, a defragmentation action was carried out on the A2 motorway, which consisted of constructing a new structure to enhance ecological connectivity. The structure is an overpass designed exclusively to improve ecological connectivity in a strategic point of Girona province. One of the singularities of this defragmentation action, which compensates for the expansion of […]
The first ‘Handbook of Road Ecology’ has been published, bringing together the knowledge of authors from around the world
The drafting of the Handbook involved a hundred authors from 25 countries. Among them are researchers from Universities and research centres, as well as recognized experts on the topic from around the world. This mixed team can transfer scientific knowledge to concepts that apply to the planning, implementation, and management of transport infrastructures. The chapter ‘Wildlife […]
The SAFEROAD project presents a video on amphibians and roads
Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts are Amphibians, a group of animals that is declining worldwide. Road collisions are one of the main causes of their mortality. The video examines the effectiveness of measures applied to reduce this mortality on roads. It was developed as part of the SAFEROAD project. The consultancy ALTERRA is the project leader, […]
An inventory is made of wildlife passages and other wildlife-connectivity structures in the Catalan road network
The Government of Catalonia’s Department of Territory and Sustainability has drawn up a first inventory of wildlife passages built in recent decades to increase the permeability of the road network and reduce its effects on ecological connectivity. Over 600 structures, including 11 ecoducts, constructed along roads managed by the Government of Catalonia have been listed […]
The Wildlife and Traffic Manual of the COST 341 Project is adapted for Israel
The Israel National Road Company has published a Hebrew version of the document Habitat fragmentation due to transportation infrastructure: a handbook for identifying conflicts and designing solutions. The first edition of the manual, which is co-authored by Dr. Carme Rosell of Minuartia, was published in 2003 as part of the European COST 341 project on […]
