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Effects of Road Fencing on Population Persistence

Authors :
Jaeger, Jochen A.G.
Fahrig, Lenore
Source :
Conservation Biology. Dec, 2004, Vol. 18 Issue 6, 1651-1657
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The impact of the presence or absence of fences on wildlife populations is examined, focusing on the balance between access to habitat range, the risk of mortality due to vehicle collisions, and the level of road avoidance by animals. Situations in which fences are a benefit and a hindrance to animal populations are identified and described.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fences -- Environmental aspects
Wildlife conservation -- Research
Roads -- Canada
Roads -- Environmental aspects
Streets -- Canada
Streets -- Environmental aspects
Habitat partitioning (Biology) -- Research
Environmental issues
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08888892
Volume :
18
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Conservation Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.157354704

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