Research

Making scientific research accessible

Here you’ll find easy-to-read summaries of scientifically rigorous, evidence-based and peer-reviewed publications from around the world to help you better plan, build and manage ecologically sustainable linear infrastructure.

Research summaries are listed chronologically according to when they were published here. To find information on a specific topic, please use the SEARCH function and search by keywords, including topic, species, location and/or author.

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Darrelle Moffat Darrelle Moffat

An under-road tunnel and fence system supports population increases of the Great Crested Newt in England

We used custom-built cameras and image recognition software to evaluate the use and effectiveness of a tunnel and fence system for amphibians at a road mitigation site in England. Over four years, we found high rates of use of the tunnels, no roadkill, colonisation of newly-built ponds and a substantial increase in the population size of several species, including the nationally protected Great Crested Newt.

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Darrelle Moffat Darrelle Moffat

Power line corridors put the brakes on the extinction of plants in declining semi-natural grassland habitats

The extensive loss of semi-natural grassland habitats has led to a dramatic decline of plant and insect species that live in these habitats, but in landscapes with power line corridors the loss of plant species seems to be slower. Currently, neither road verges nor power line corridors are intentionally managed to enhance biodiversity, which makes them an invaluable resource for conservation if we were to manage their extensive area for this purpose.

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Steve Bega Steve Bega

Could roads be simplifying bird communities?

Great Britain has seen traffic levels increase while bird species are declining but there is limited understanding about this link. This study assessed the spatial associations between roads and birds across Britain.

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Steve Bega Steve Bega

Arboreal Bridge Trial for Hazel Dormice

The Hazel Dormouse is an arboreal mammal in Europe that are reluctant to cross at ground level. This study examines a bridge crossing structure, which shows its effectiveness for dormice in the UK.

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