Wildlife

Wildlife Corridors and Animal Welfare

Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats and enable animal movement, reducing welfare harm from isolation and road mortality.

Key Facts

Habitat fragmentation is a leading driver of wildlife population decline
Wildlife corridors allow gene flow, seasonal migration, and population recovery
Underpasses and overpasses significantly reduce road mortality for many species
Green bridges are used successfully for badgers, deer, and small mammals
Urban green corridors support bird, bat, and hedgehog movement between habitats

Welfare Considerations

Wildlife corridors directly improve welfare by enabling animals to move safely between habitat patches, reducing road mortality risk and the physiological stress of isolation. For species that require large ranges or seasonal migration, corridors are essential for meeting basic behavioural needs. Investment in corridor infrastructure is an investment in both welfare and conservation.

What You Can Do

Support local and national wildlife corridor planning initiatives
Advocate for wildlife crossings at road mortality hotspots
Create garden connectivity by removing sections of solid fencing
Support biodiversity net gain policies that include corridor requirements
Donate to organisations working on habitat connectivity and wildlife bridge construction