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Assessing and managing the ecological impacts of paved roads /

All phases of road development from construction and use by vehicles to maintenance affect physical and chemical soil conditions, water flow, and air and water quality, as well as plants and animals. Roads and traffic can alter wildlife habitat, cause vehicle-related mortality, impede animal migrati...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2005.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • History and status of the U.S. road system
  • Effects of roads on ecological conditions
  • Ameliorating the effects of roads
  • Legal context for planning and policy
  • Planning and assessment
  • Integrating obstacles and opportunities
  • Conclusions and recommendations.