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Connecting the science of connectivity to conservation and management ConservationCorridor.org
We may not know exactly who is in the deep ocean... ... but new research reveals that deep-sea ecosystems are more connected across oceans than shallow waters, meaning we need for conservation strategies that protect biodiversity at all depths:
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Deep-sea life connects across oceans - Conservation Corridor
Deep-sea ecosystems are more connected across oceans than shallow waters, emphasizing the need for conservation strategies that protect biodiversity at all depths.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/09/deep-sea-life-connects-across-oceans/
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We're helping spread the word about GECOT! π§°βοΈ GECOT is an open-source connectivity tool that can address cumulative effects between conservation actions and optimize connectivity planning:
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GECOT: new tool to optimize connectivity under budget constraints - Conservation Corridor
GECOT is an open-source tool that models conservation and restoration planning as a connectivity optimization problem, allowing practitioners to account for cumulative effects between conservation act...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/09/gecot-new-tool-to-optimize-connectivity-under-budget-constraints/
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Need another tool in your connectivity toolbox?π οΈ Check out Connecting Landscapes(CoLa) to help integrate habitat connectivity into land-use planning and development assessments:
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Connecting Landscapes (CoLa): new tool to facilitate conservation led development - Conservation Corridor
CoLa functions as a new decision support system designed to make it easier to integrate assessments of habitat connectivity into land-use planning and development.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/08/connecting-landscapes-cola-new-tool-to-facilitate-conservation-led-development/
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Will the world's protected areas be enough to safeguard species from major biodiversity threats? New research shows 76% of highly threatened areas lack adequate protection. Read more in our latest digest:
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Are protected areas missing the most threatened landscapes? - Conservation Corridor
Despite the increased focus on creating protected areas to achieve large-scale conservation goals like 30x30, a new assessment reveals that many species across multiple taxa still face widespread and ...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/08/are-protected-areas-missing-the-most-threatened-landscapes/
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The relationship between biodiversity and habitat connectivity is complicated! We highlight new research that shows woodland connectivity enhances biodiversity, especially in landscapes with low woodland cover.
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Connectivity matters - but especially where woodland cover is scarce - Conservation Corridor
Invertebrate surveys from the UK show that woodland connectivity enhances biodiversity, especially in landscapes with low woodland cover, highlighting the need for targeted restoration to maximize eco...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/07/connectivity-matters-but-especially-where-woodland-cover-is-scarce/
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Wouldn't it be nice if everything was rolled up in one place? Get a summary of the latest news, science, and ideas on corridors and connectivity - once a month. Sign up for our newsletter at
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New research advances efforts to protect marine species by identifying key migration sites and corridors. Learn more in our latest digest πππ
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Identifying key connections for migratory marine animals - Conservation Corridor
A global assessment of migratory networks for over 100 species provides a baseline for managers and policymakers to use for improved transboundary cooperation.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/06/identifying-key-connections-for-migratory-marine-animals/
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How can we reduce road mortality and improve connectivity for wildlife? Read our newest digest to learn more about the strategy that reduced amphibian road mortality by 80%!
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Wildlife underpasses reduce amphibian mortality - Conservation Corridor
Two underpasses constructed under a road in Vermont reduced overall amphibian mortality by 80% over seven years, with a 94% decrease in mortality of non-arboreal amphibians.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/06/wildlife-underpasses-reduce-amphibian-mortality/
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"connectivity is likely to be more impacted as ocean depth increases, meaning that species will be less likely to find suitable habitats under climate change at the greatest ocean depths" Read more in our latest digest...
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Climate warming disproportionately impacts deep-sea connectivity - Conservation Corridor
A global assessment of range shifts in the ocean under climate change shows that the deepest zones are likely to lose the highest amount of connectivity.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/climate-change/2025/05/climate-warming-disproportionately-impacts-deep-sea-connectivity/
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Biodiversity leakage could compromise the efficacy of conservation projects like 30x30. New research breaks down how to confront this βleakage.β Learn more in our latest digest:
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Fixing biodiversity leakage to improve conservation success - Conservation Corridor
Although local conservation efforts may be successful, they can also shift biodiversity problems to connected regions without actually solving them.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/05/fixing-biodiversity-leakage-to-improve-conservation-success/
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What's the optimal width for corridors? New research shows that "pinch points" may not effect corridor effectiveness for insects. Read more in our latest digest π¦
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Do pinch points in corridors matter for insect biodiversity? - Conservation Corridor
Surveys of grasshoppers and butterflies across timber plantations in South Africa add to our understanding of how corridor width impacts corridor effectiveness.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/05/do-pinch-points-in-corridors-matter-for-insect-biodiversity/
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Habitat fragmentation affects even the smallest creatures! Learn more about edge effects and soil microorganisms in our newest digest π¦ π¦ π¦
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Habitat fragmentation and edges matter for soil microorganisms - Conservation Corridor
New research reveals the significant impact of fragmented habitat on bacteria and fungi in the soil, which provide key ecosystem services but are rarely studied in such a context.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/05/habitat-fragmentation-and-edges-matter-for-soil-microorganisms/
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Road underpasses can help wildlife avoid habitat fragmentation, but new research shows that
#lightpollution
may affect the benefits of road underpasses for wildlife. The good news... it's reversible!
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Light pollution decreases usefulness of road underpasses - Conservation Corridor
A new study on highway underpasses used by mammals highlights the challenges of maintaining connectivity for wildlife in an artificially brightened world.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/04/light-pollution-decreases-usefulness-of-road-underpasses/
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A new guide from the Staying Connected Initiative dives into connectivity in Northeastern North America. Read our latest digest to learn more about this new resource!
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New guidance for transboundary conservation - Conservation Corridor
A new publication from the partners of the Staying Connected Initiative synthesizes recent insights on connectivity conservation across eastern Canada, the northeastern United States, and many Indigen...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/04/new-guidance-for-transboundary-conservation/
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Marine reserve networks have outsized benefits for both reefs and fisheries. Learn more in our newest digest π π
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Marine reserve networks have outsized benefits for both reefs and fisheries - Conservation Corridor
An analysis of coral groupers along the Great Barrier Reef shows that although marine reserves cover only 30% of reef habitat, they generate 50% of the larvae and almost half of the total fishery yiel...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/04/marine-reserve-networks-have-outsized-benefits-for-both-reefs-and-fisheries/
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New digest alert π¨π¨π¨ Check out our latest digest on how connectivity can help marine ecosystems recover from heat waves!
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Connectivity promotes resilience to marine heat waves - Conservation Corridor
A decade after a severe marine heat wave hit the coast of Western Australia, surveys show that connectivity was key for recolonization and survival of impacted kelp populations.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/04/connectivity-promotes-resilience-to-marine-heat-waves/
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ANJEC
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The 96,000-acre corridor, situated along and between the Kittatinny Ridge and Highlands, contains ideal habitat for state-endangered bobcats and wood turtles, while protecting drinking water for residents of northern NJ.
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The Nature Conservancy and Partners Protect 454 Acres in Northwestern New Jersey
Discover how The Nature Conservancy is preserving vital habitats in New Jerseys Appalachians, ensuring wildlife thrives and water stays clean.
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/phillipsburg/articles/the-nature-conservancy-and-partners-protect-454-acres-in-northwestern-new-jersey
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Looking for info on habitat corridors, landscape connectivity, or biodiversity conservation? Check out our archive of digests, where we breakdown the latest science into digestible summaries. Sort by taxa, theme, and location!
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Many countries and US states have pledged to protect 30% of their land and water by 2030 in order to preserve biodiversity, but will they succeed if protected areas are unconnected? Learn more about the state of 30x30 connectivity in our latest digest...
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Less than 3% of U.S. land is protected and connected - Conservation Corridor
A connectivity assessment of U.S. protected areas highlights how results can change according to scale and context, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting frameworks.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/04/less-than-3-of-u-s-land-is-protected-and-connected/
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Have you considered the effects of fences on connectivity for wildlife? Check out our newest digest, which highlights new research on targeted fence removal for migratory animals. π§π§π§
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Fence removal improves connectivity for migratory wildebeests - Conservation Corridor
A new approach to identifying areas for fence removal shows that even modest levels of removal can lead to significant gains in connectivity without a huge price tag.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/03/fence-removal-improves-connectivity-for-migratory-wildebeests/
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6 months ago
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Florida approved 35,000 acres of critical conservation land for protection. This investment adds land to the Florida Wildlife Corridor that will help to secure habitat for wildlife and enhance landscape connectivity. Read more:
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Acreage acquisition expands Floridaβs protected lands with major conservation investment; Collier-Hendry corridor included
Nearly 4,000 acres in Collier and Hendry counties are part of a nearly 35,000-acre package of what is labeled as critical conservation land approved for protection Wednesday.Additionally, approval of ...
https://news.wgcu.org/top-story/2025-03-05/acreage-acquisition-expands-floridas-protected-lands-with-major-conservation-investment
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Does fragmentation reduce biodiversity? New research provides insights into a 50-year-old debate π
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Resolving a 50-year debate: fragmentation decreases biodiversity on multiple scales - Conservation Corridor
A global-wide comparison between continuous and fragmented landscapes leverages data from over 4,000 taxa to refute claims that habitat fragmentation can increase biodiversity at landscape scales.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/03/resolving-a-50-year-debate-fragmentation-decreases-biodiversity-on-multiple-scales/
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New research highlights the gaps in connectivity for migratory birds. Dig into the specifics in our latest digest π¦π
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Global connectivity of migratory birds at risk - Conservation Corridor
An assessment of over 100 migratory bird species across the Western Hemisphere shows that the combination of climate change and land use change is putting many migratory connections at very high risk.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/03/global-connectivity-of-migratory-birds-at-risk/
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Anna R Landim
7 months ago
Happy to share that the first paper of my PhD is out! We developed a trait-based framework π±π¦ to quantify how plant-frugivore interactions and animal movement shape plant functional connectivityβthe dispersal of seeds between habitat patches.
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Prof Sam Illingworth
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π Climate Change Is Trapping Deep-Sea Life Warming is disrupting deep-sea connectivity, making it harder for species to migrate and adapt. By 2050, over 1/4 of deep-sea species may face habitat fragmentation. π
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Climate-driven connectivity loss impedes species adaptation to warming in the deep ocean - Nature Climate Change
The authors demonstrate that warming will reduce connectivity for ocean species, potentially limiting their capacity to adapt to warming through habitat shifts. The results show particularly strong lo...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-025-02256-7
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Learn more about cross-border connectivity efforts in our latest digest π
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Pivotal summit leads to renewed policy commitments - Conservation Corridor
The Northeastern North America/Turtle Island Landscape Connectivity Summit took place last summer, making it the first-ever cross-boundary gathering focused on advancing landscape connectivity conserv...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/02/pivotal-summit-leads-to-renewed-policy-commitments/
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation
7 months ago
Each year in the U.S., wildlife-vehicle collisions cost $8 billion in property damage and cause many injuries and fatalities. A Washington State University study of wildlife crossings found that each overpass saved between $235,000 and $443,000 per year.
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Wildlife crossings provide safe passage
Elk, deer, panthers, bears, turtles and all sorts of animals are struck by cars and trucks. Wildlife crossings give them safe passage.
https://environmentamerica.org/center/articles/wildlife-crossings-provide-safe-passage/
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Can connectivity, land sharing and land sparing work in concert to conserve large carnivores? Learn more in our latest digest π―
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https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/02/land-sharing-sparing-and-connectivity-aid-tiger-recovery/
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How do we achieve 30x30 goals? Our next infographic highlights types of habitat conservation in the United States. Learn more on our
#30x30
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How should local communities be involved in conservation? Our latest digest highlights research on inclusive conservation to improve connectivity outcomesπ¦
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Inclusive conservation can benefit wildlife connectivity - Conservation Corridor
Directly involving local communities in conservation efforts can benefit connectivity for wildlife, especially large carnivores that require large landscapes to roam.
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/02/inclusive-conservation-can-benefit-wildlife-connectivity/
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation
7 months ago
Maps of 36 new big-game migrations routes were recently released by USGS and state and tribal partners. This data provides a more complete ecological map of the American West which supports on-the-ground conservation efforts. Read more:
www.uwyo.edu/news/2025/02...
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More Than 200 Big-Game Migrations Now Mapped Across American West
Wildlife managers, scientists and conservationists have a more complete ecological map of the American West with the release today (Thursday) of 36 new big-game migration routes by the U.S. Geological...
https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2025/02/more-than-200-big-game-migrations-now-mapped-across-american-west.html
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New research highlights principles for achieving 30x30 goals through costal restoration πͺΈπ
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Meeting 30x30 goals with restoration - Conservation Corridor
30x30 β the goal to protect 30% of land and water by 2030 β is an important strategy to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss. While conserving existing habitat in a connected network is essen...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/02/meeting-30x30-goals-with-restoration/
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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
8 months ago
Birds have flyways and now we must map swimways for freshwater fish! π These migration routes are vital underwater highways and understanding them is key to protecting migratory freshwater species. Learn how scientists are charting these paths and why it matters:
www.sciencenews.org/article/flyw...
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Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/flyways-birds-map-swimways-fish
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Center for Large Landscape Conservation
8 months ago
The Canadian government just renewed its commitment to conserve 30 percent of its land, inland waters, and marine and coastal regions by 2030. Parks Canada announced an additional $1.3-million funding allocation to support two key conservation projects.
www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
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Canada Leads Bold Conservation Effort to Protect Thirty Percent of Land and Waters by 2030, Ensuring Thriving Wildlife and Ecosystems - Travel And Tour World
The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard biodiversity, aiming to conserve 30 percent of its land, inland waters, and marine and coastal regions by 2030.
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/canada-leads-bold-conservation-effort-to-protect-thirty-percent-of-land-and-waters-by-2030-ensuring-thriving-wildlife-and-ecosystems/
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ESA Journals
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New &
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in Ecological Applications: Modest but strategic fence removal in Kenyaβs Masai Mara could boost connectivity for migratory wildebeest by up to 54% πPredicting the impact of targeted fence removal on connectivity in a migratory ecosystem
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Learn more about the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in our most recent digest π±
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https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/01/highlights-from-the-2024-un-biodiversity-conference-cbd-cop-16/
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How should we decide where protected areas are established? New research compares prioritization schemes for protected area networks π
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Optimal methods for establishing protected area networks - Conservation Corridor
Establishing protected areas is a key way to conserve biodiversity. When numerous protected areas are created to form an extended network, they can enhance connectivity and protect a wide range of spe...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/01/optimal-methods-for-establishing-protected-area-networks/
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Do wildlife crossings benefit climate connectivity? New research highlights the role of wildlife crossings in climate adaptation π¦
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Wildlife crossings as a tool to mitigate climate change - Conservation Corridor
Wildlife crossings - the overpasses, underpasses, fencing, and other structures that traverse or surround linear infrastructure - are good at keeping wildlife connected. They help individuals move fre...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/01/wildlife-crossings-as-a-tool-to-mitigate-climate-change/
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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
9 months ago
π§± Unsustainable infrastructure developments fragment habitats, isolate migratory species & disrupt ecological connectivity. Discover how to reduce these impacts through innovative measures and guidelines to protect wildlife. Together, we *can* build responsibly. πΎ π£οΈ π
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Jeff Hostetler
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Our article in
@methodsinecoevol.bsky.social
on migratory connectivity, data integration, bidirectional data, and more just came out! π§΅ (eventually)
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Challenges and opportunities for data integration to improve estimation of migratory connectivity
Understanding migratory connectivity, or the linkage of populations between seasons, is critical for effective conservation and management of migratory wildlife. A growing number of tools are avai...
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/2041-210X.14467
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What is 30x30? We are excited to introduce our new infographic series highlighting 30x30 initiatives. Learn more on our
#30x30
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How do private protected areas contribute to protected area networks? New research evaluates Chileβs
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How do private protected areas contribute to protected area networks? - Conservation Corridor
Conservation initiatives often aim to conserve habitat to prevent biodiversity loss. One common method to achieve this goal is to set up a connected network of protected areas (PAs), which are areas d...
https://conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025/01/how-do-private-protected-areas-contribute-to-protected-area-networks/
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Conservation Corridor is on Bluesky! π We aim to connect the science of connectivity to conservation and management. Follow along for information on habitat corridors, conservation, 30x30, and more π
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