Wildlife

Urban Wildlife Corridor Planning

Urban wildlife corridors connect fragmented green spaces, allowing wildlife movement and reducing isolation of urban animal populations.

Key Facts

Urban areas cover only 3% of Earth's land surface but affect surrounding wildlife
Green corridors allow hedgehogs, foxes, and other wildlife to move between habitat patches
Road crossings account for 60-90% of urban wildlife mortality in some species
Garden fence gaps and tunnels allow small mammal movement between properties
Urban greening initiatives are increasingly incorporating wildlife corridor planning

Welfare Considerations

Urban wildlife welfare is significantly improved by connectivity between green spaces. Isolated urban wildlife populations suffer from inbreeding, disease, and road mortality. Simple measures including garden fence gaps, road underpasses, and connected green roofs allow wildlife movement. Urban planning that incorporates corridor design reduces wildlife suffering at population scale.

What You Can Do

Create fence gaps or tunnels to allow small mammal movement in gardens
Support urban greening initiatives that prioritize wildlife connectivity
Advocate for wildlife corridor requirements in urban planning regulations
Plant native species that provide food and shelter for urban wildlife
Support research on urban wildlife movement and corridor effectiveness