Highways And Movement Of Wildlife

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Roadkill
ISBN : NWU:35556028281061

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Highways and Movement of Wildlife by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gary L. Evink,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Roads
ISBN : 9780309069236

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Interaction Between Roadways and Wildlife Ecology by Gary L. Evink,National Cooperative Highway Research Program Pdf

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis 305: Interaction Between Roadways and Wildlife Ecology summarizes existing information related to roadway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance practices being used successfully and unsuccessfully, nationally and internationally, to accommodate wildlife ecology given the challenging background of rapid growth and diminishing natural resources.

Author : Robert A. McCleery,Christopher E. Moorman,M. Nils Peterson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489975003

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Urban Wildlife Conservation by Robert A. McCleery,Christopher E. Moorman,M. Nils Peterson Pdf

In the past, wildlife living in urban areas were ignored by wildlife professionals and urban planners because cities were perceived as places for people and not for wild animals. Paradoxically, though, many species of wildlife thrive in these built environments. Interactions between humans and wildlife are more frequent in urban areas than any other place on earth and these interactions impact human health, safety and welfare in both positive and negative ways. Although urban wildlife control pest species, pollinate plants and are fun to watch, they also damage property, spread disease and even attack people and pets. In urban areas, the combination of dense human populations, buildings, impermeable surfaces, introduced vegetation, and high concentrations of food, water and pollution alter wildlife populations and communities in ways unseen in more natural environments. For these ecological and practical reasons, researchers and mangers have shown a growing interest in urban wildlife ecology and management. This growing interest in urban wildlife has inspired many studies on the subject that have yet to be synthesized in a cohesive narrative. Urban Wildlife: Theory and Practice fills this void by synthesizing the latest ecological and social knowledge in the subject area into an interdisciplinary and practical text. This volume provides a foundation for the future growth and understanding of urban wildlife ecology and management by: • Clearly defining th e concepts used to study and describe urban wildlife, • Offering a cohesive understanding of the coupled natural and social drivers that shape urban wildlife ecology, • Presenting the patterns and processes of wildlife response to an urbanizing world and explaining the mechanisms behind them and • Proposing means to create physical and social environments that are mutually beneficial for both humans and wildlife.

Author : Jon P. Beckmann,Anthony P. Clevenger,Marcel Huijser,Jodi A. Hilty
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781597269674

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Safe Passages by Jon P. Beckmann,Anthony P. Clevenger,Marcel Huijser,Jodi A. Hilty Pdf

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. The book provides: an overview of the importance of habitat connectivity with regard to roads current planning approaches and technologies for mitigating the impacts of highways on both terrestrial and aquatic species different facets of public participation in highway-wildlife connectivity mitigation projects case studies from partnerships across North America that highlight successful on-the-ground implementation of ecological and engineering solutions recent innovative highway-wildlife mitigation developments 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. Safe Passages is an important new resource for local-, state-, and national-level managers and policymakers working on road-wildlife issues, and will appeal to a broad audience including scientists, agency personnel, planners, land managers, transportation consultants, students, conservation organizations, policymakers, and citizens engaged in road-wildlife mitigation projects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fragmented landscapes
ISBN : UCBK:C100954515

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Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Across European Highways by Anonim Pdf

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) sponsored an international technology scan to learn what actions are being taken in Europe to address habitat and wildlife issues. A delegation of federal, State, and conservation group representatives visited Slovenia, Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands to observe and document efforts in Europe. As a result of the trip, the team formed conclusions and recommendations for U.S. applications in the areas of policy, communications, guidance manuals, and research.

Author : National Research Council,Transportation Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0309164834

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Assessing and Managing the Ecological Impacts of Paved Roads by National Research Council,Transportation Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on Ecological Impacts of Road Density Pdf

All phases of road developmentâ€"from construction and use by vehicles to maintenanceâ€"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 migration, and disperse nonnative pest species of plants and animals. Integrating environmental considerations into all phases of transportation is an important, evolving process. The increasing awareness of environmental issues has made road development more complex and controversial. Over the past two decades, the Federal Highway Administration and state transportation agencies have increasingly recognized the importance of the effects of transportation on the natural environment. This report provides guidance on ways to reconcile the different goals of road development and environmental conservation. It identifies the ecological effects of roads that can be evaluated in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of roads and offers several recommendations to help better understand and manage ecological impacts of paved roads.

Author : Daniel L. Leedy,Robert M. Maestro,Thomas M. Franklin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : City planning
ISBN : UOM:39015086433680

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Planning for Wildlife in Cities and Suburbs by Daniel L. Leedy,Robert M. Maestro,Thomas M. Franklin Pdf

Author : Deborah Cook,British Columbia. Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Environmental Services Section
Publisher : Ministry of Transportation and Highways, Environmental Services Section
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Deer
ISBN : 0772639671

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Highway 19 Wildlife Deterrent Pilot Study by Deborah Cook,British Columbia. Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Environmental Services Section Pdf

Author : John A. Bissonette,Patricia Catherine Cramer,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309117401

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Evaluation of the Use and Effectiveness of Wildlife Crossings by John A. Bissonette,Patricia Catherine Cramer,National Cooperative Highway Research Program Pdf

TRB¿s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 615: Evaluation of the Use and Effectiveness of Wildlife Crossings explores development of an interactive, web-based decision guide protocol for the selection, configuration, and location of wildlife crossings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428952058

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Wildlife habitat connectivity across European highways by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark Garrett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 2000 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483346519

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Encyclopedia of Transportation by Mark Garrett Pdf

Viewing transportation through the lens of current social, economic, and policy aspects, this four-volume reference work explores the topic of transportation across multiple disciplines within the social sciences and related areas, including geography, public policy, business, and economics. The book’s articles, all written by experts in the field, seek to answer such questions as: What has been the legacy, not just economically but politically and socially as well, of President Eisenhower’s modern interstate highway system in America? With that system and the infrastructure that supports it now in a state of decline and decay, what’s the best path for the future at a time of enormous fiscal constraints? Should California politicians plunge ahead with plans for a high-speed rail that every expert says—despite the allure—will go largely unused and will never pay back the massive investment while at this very moment potholes go unfilled all across the state? What path is best for emerging countries to keep pace with dramatic economic growth for their part? What are the social and financial costs of gridlock in our cities? Features: Approximately 675 signed articles authored by prominent scholars are arranged in A-to-Z fashion and conclude with Further Readings and cross references. A Chronology helps readers put individual events into historical context; a Reader’s Guide organizes entries by broad topical or thematic areas; a detailed index helps users quickly locate entries of most immediate interest; and a Resource Guide provides a list of journals, books, and associations and their websites. While articles were written to avoid jargon as much as possible, a Glossary provides quick definitions of technical terms. To ensure full, well-rounded coverage of the field, the General Editor with expertise in urban planning, public policy, and the environment worked alongside a Consulting Editor with a background in Civil Engineering. The index, Reader’s Guide, and cross references combine for thorough search-and-browse capabilities in the electronic edition. Available in both print and electronic formats, Encyclopedia of Transportation is an ideal reference for libraries and those who want to explore the issues that surround transportation in the United States and around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556040930216

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Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Barry M. Goldwater Range East Range Enhancements by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rodney van der Ree,Daniel J. Smith,Clara Grilo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118568187

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Handbook of Road Ecology by Rodney van der Ree,Daniel J. Smith,Clara Grilo Pdf

Winner of the IENE Project Award 2016. This authoritative volume brings together some of the world’s leading researchers, academics, practitioners and transportation agency personnel to present the current status of the ecological sustainability of the linear infrastructure – primarily road, rail and utility easements – that dissect and fragment landscapes globally. It outlines the potential impacts, demonstrates how this infrastructure is being improved, and how broad ecological principles are applied to mitigate the impact of road networks on wildlife. Research and monitoring is an important aspect of road ecology, encompassing all phases of a transportation project. This book covers research and monitoring to span the entire project continuum – starting with planning and design, through construction and into maintenance and management. It focuses on impacts and solutions for species groups and specific regions, with particular emphasis on the unique challenges facing Asia, South America and Africa. Other key features: Contributions from authors originating from over 25 countries, including from all continents Each chapter summarizes important lessons, and includes lists of further reading and thoroughly up to date references Highlights principles that address key points relevant to all phases in all road projects Explains best-practices based on a number of successful international case studies Chapters are "stand-alone", but they also build upon and complement each other; extensive cross-referencing directs the reader to relevant material elsewhere in the book Handbook of Road Ecology offers a comprehensive summary of approximately 30 years of global efforts to quantify the impacts of roads and traffic and implement effective mitigation. As such, it is essential reading for those involved in the planning, design, assessment and construction of new roads; the management and maintenance of existing roads; and the modifying or retrofitting of existing roads and problem locations. This handbook is an accessible resource for both developed and developing countries, including government transportation agencies, Government environmental/conservation agencies, NGOs, and road funding and donor organisations.

Author : M. Balakrishnan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387307704

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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (21st Century Biology and Agriculture: Textbook Series) by M. Balakrishnan Pdf

This book on Wildlife Ecology is designed to be used as a textbook for college and university students for courses on Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Management and Conservation Biology. Examples are drawn from the tropics where biodiversity is rich, and where natural habitats and wildlife are seriously affected by the increasing human population. Applications of remote sensing and geographic information system, and camera trapping of wild and elusive animals are introduced to students to equip them to be able to take up professional career in wildlife research, management and conservation, using modern tools and trends in ecological sciences.

Author : United States. Bureau of Land Management. El Centro Resource Area
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Environmental impact statements
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021011551

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Imperial Project, Imperial, California by United States. Bureau of Land Management. El Centro Resource Area Pdf