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.
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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.
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.
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.