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"Safe Passages brings together in a single volume the latest information on the emerging science of road ecology as it relates to mitigating interactions between roads and wildlife. This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Beckmann, Jon P.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : Island Press, ©2010.
Temas:
Wildlife crossings.
Habitat conservation.
Roads > Environmental aspects.
Animals > Effect of roads on.
Passages pour animaux.
Habitat (Écologie) > Conservation.
Routes > Aspect de l'environnement.
Animaux > Effets des routes sur.
NATURE > Environmental Conservation & Protection.
Animals > Effect of roads on
Habitat conservation
Roads > Environmental aspects
Wildlife crossings
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"Safe Passages brings together in a single volume the latest information on the emerging science of road ecology as it relates to mitigating interactions between roads and wildlife. This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about or working toward reducing road-wildlife impacts
Detailed case studies span a range of scales, from site-specific wildlife crossing structures, to statewide planning for habitat connectivity, to national legislation. Contributors explore the cooperative efforts that are emerging as a result of diverse organizations - including transportation agencies, land and wildlife management agencies, and nongovernmental organizations - finding common ground to tackle important road ecology issues and problems."--Pub. desc
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xix, 396 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-385) and index.
ISBN:9781597269674
1597269670

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