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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Priority regions and species to study and protect from road impacts in Latin America
We identified key areas and species that should be prioritized for conservation and research related to road impacts. In Latin America, vultures, armadillos, cuckoos and shrew opossums need protection, and Central America and northern South America are the regions with the greatest need for research.
Improving the design of road ecology research
Our recent survey of the literature revealed a need for significant improvement in how road ecology studies should be designed and conducted if we are to achieve real-world impact beyond the research. We developed a framework that aims to assist road ecologists and transport practitioners in conducting research that will make meaningful contributions to the evolution of the field and have real-world applications.
More study needed on the negative effects of roads on wildlife at the population level
A review of 1517 studies from around the world concludes that population-level studies are highly underrepresented and addressed road impacts on only 2% of threatened species. Most research was in developed nations, while developing countries are lagging behind.