An Analysis of State and Local Policies to Maintain Ecological Connectivity
Brammer, Travis Buccino, Sharon Stoellinger, Temple Bradford, Heather Budd, Joe Edwards, Colton Stewart, Jacob Wurtzebach, Zach Bennett, Drew
Brammer, Travis
Buccino, Sharon
Stoellinger, Temple
Bradford, Heather
Budd, Joe
Edwards, Colton
Stewart, Jacob
Wurtzebach, Zach
Bennett, Drew
Abstract
Many U.S. states and local governments have begun to adopt policies with the goal of protecting wildlife corridors and maintaining or enhancing landscape connectivity. However, little analysis has been done to understand the different approaches these polices have taken, the specific sectors they target, perceptions of the successes and challenges in implementing the policies, and their perceived impact on corridor integrity. To fill this research gap, we analyzed 37 state and 10 county or municipal policies and interviewed 20 key individuals to better understand the scope, origin, structure, and impact of those connectivity policies.
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2024-09
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University of Wyoming Libraries
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connectivity,wildlife,policies,migration,conservation,transportation,land use