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.
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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.
Roads Threaten Millions of Birds and Mammals in Europe Each Year
Around ~194 million birds and ~29 million mammals could be killed each year on European roads, and some species are particularly vulnerable to additional mortality even with low rates of roadkill.
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.
Road Ecology Research in Africa
This research is a review of the road ecology publications and research that have been done in Africa to date to identify the areas and species that have been researched and the lessons learned from these as well as to identify recommendations for further areas of research.
