What are wildlife corridors?

Wildlife corridors, also known as habitat corridors or green corridors, are areas of habitat that connect larger patches of wildlife habitat, allowing animals and plants to move between them. These corridors can be natural features, like rivers or mountain ranges, or they can be man-made, like underpasses beneath highways or restored natural areas.

Wildlife corridors are incredibly important because they provide animals and plants with access to a wider range of habitats and resources. This is especially important for species that require large territories or that migrate seasonally. Corridors can also help to maintain genetic diversity within populations, as animals from different areas can interbreed.

Unfortunately, human development has fragmented numerous habitats, making it difficult or impossible for wildlife to move between them. Wildlife corridors help to mitigate this problem by reconnecting habitats and allowing wildlife to move more freely.