Landscape-level connectivity models developed in geographic information systems (GIS)
produce hypothetical objects proposed to connect areas of habitat in fragmented …

Linear infrastructure represent a barrier to movement for many species, reducing the
connectivity of the landscapes in which they reside. Of all linear infrastructure, roads and …

Animals move across landscapes to acquire food, reproduce, migrate, and shift in response
to environmental change or other evolutionary pressures. In fact, most ecological processes …

Although the fragmentation of the natural landscape of coastal southern California, USA, is
accelerating, large-scale assessments of regional connectivity are lacking. Because of their …

Maintaining and enhancing landscape connectivity reduces biodiversity declines due to
habitat fragmentation. Uncertainty remains, however, about the effectiveness of conservation …

Conversion of lands to agriculture and development within remaining natural habitats have
fragmented ecosystems and reduced wildlife populations. The US Fish and Wildlife Service …

Maintaining or restoring connectivity among wildlife populations is a primary strategy to
overcome the negative impacts of habitat fragmentation. Yet, current connectivity planning …

To ensure viable species populations in fragmented landscapes, individuals must be able to
move between suitable habitat patches. Despite the increased interest in biodiversity …

The ability to identify regions of high functional connectivity for multiple wildlife species is of
conservation interest with respect to habitat management and corridor planning. We present …

Planning for safe passage of wildlife involves understanding the complexities of natural and
human landscapes and incorporating connectivity assessments in local and regional …