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Conservation Strategies That Address Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: Implications for Forest Cover Change and Wildlife Behavior

Research Product Type

Dissertation / Thesis

Habitat loss and fragmentation is currently the primary driver of biodiversity decline. Community forest management and wildlife crossing structures are two common conservation strategies applied to mitigate habitat loss and fragmentation.

The Effects of Light and Noise Pollution on Wildlife Use of Highway Crossing Structures

Principal Investigator Amy Collins, Ph.D.
University of California, Davis

Highway crossing structures are often used by transportation agencies to mitigate habitat fragmentation and wildlife vehicle collisions.

Project Status

Complete

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