Safe Passages: Highways, Wildlife, and Habitat Connectivity

by Jon P. Beckmann (Editor), Jodi A. Hilty (Editor), Richard T.T. Forman (Foreword)

Safe Passages brings together in a single volume the latest information on the emerging science of road ecology as it relates to mitigating interactions between roads and wildlife. This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about or working toward reducing road-wildlife impacts. The book Detailed case studies span a range of scales, from site-specific wildlife crossing structures, to statewide planning for habitat connectivity, to national legislation. Contributors explore the cooperative efforts that are emerging as a result of diverse organizations—including transportation agencies, land and wildlife management agencies, and nongovernmental organizations—finding common ground to tackle important road ecology issues and problems.
 
Safe Passages is an important new resource for local-, state-, and national-level managers and policymakers working on road-wildlife issues, and will appeal to a broad audience including scientists, agency personnel, planners, land managers, transportation consultants, students, conservation organizations, policymakers, and citizens engaged in road-wildlife mitigation projects.

424 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 2010

Reviews

[Kira · Rating 5 out of 5]

It only took me 5 months but I finally finished this book. Definitely not for everyone but if you are interested in habitat connectivity, corridor ecology, and getting government organizations on board with your restoration projects this book is an excellent resource.

[Joey · Rating 5 out of 5]

dumbasses be like: one more lane!!