Deep-sea ecosystems are more connected across oceans than shallow waters, emphasizing the need for conservation strategies that protect biodiversity at all depths.

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

A global assessment of migratory networks for over 100 species provides a baseline for managers and policymakers to use for improved transboundary cooperation.

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.

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.

Although local conservation efforts may be successful, they can also shift biodiversity problems to connected regions without actually solving them.

Surveys of grasshoppers and butterflies across timber plantations in South Africa add to our understanding of how corridor width impacts corridor effectiveness.

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.

A new study on highway underpasses used by mammals highlights the challenges of maintaining connectivity for wildlife in an artificially brightened world.

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...

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...

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.

Discover how The Nature Conservancy is preserving vital habitats in New Jerseys Appalachians, ensuring wildlife thrives and water stays clean.

Conservation Corridor Digests

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Elk, deer, panthers, bears, turtles and all sorts of animals are struck by cars and trucks. Wildlife crossings give them safe passage.

Directly involving local communities in conservation efforts can benefit connectivity for wildlife, especially large carnivores that require large landscapes to roam.

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...

30x30 – the goal to protect 30% of land and water by 2030 – is an important strategy to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss. While conserving existing habitat in a connected network is essen...

Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...