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Title Roads and ecological infrastructure : concepts and applications for small animals / edited by Kimberly M. Andrews, Priya Nanjappa, Seth P.D. Riley
Published Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press : Published in association with the Wildlife Society, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 281 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Wildlife management and conservation
Wildlife management and conservation (Series)
Contents Introduction / Kimberly M. Andrews, Priya Nanjappa, and Seth P.D. Riley -- A history of small animal road ecology / Thomas E.S. Langton -- Natural history and physiological characteristics of small animals in relation to roads / Scott D. Jackson, Tom A. Langen, David M. Marsh, and Kimberly M. Andrews -- Direct effects of roads on small animal populations / David M. Marsh and Jochen A.G. Jaeger -- Road effects on habitat quality for small animals / Tom A. Langen, Kimberly M. Andrews, Steven P. Brady, Nancy E. Karraker, and Daniel J. Smith -- Engaging the public in the transportation planning process / Julia Kintsch, Kari E. Gunson, and Tom A. Langen -- The current planning and design process / Stephen Tonjes, Sandra L. Jacobson, Raymond M. Sauvajot, Kari E. Gunson, Kevin Moody, and Daniel J. Smith -- Sources of funding / Patricia A. White and Kevin Moody. Practical example 1 / Brian A. Crawford -- Planning and designing mitigation of road effects on small animals / Tom A. Langen, Kari E. Gunson, Scott D. Jackson, Daniel J. Smith, and William Ruediger -- Mitigating road effects on small animals / Scott D. Jackson, Daniel J. Smith, and Kari E. Gunson -- Modifying structures on existing roads to enhance wildlife passage / Daniel J. Smith, Julia Kintsch, Patricia Cramer, Sandra L. Jacobson, and Stephen Tonjes -- Construction and maintenance / Sandra L. Jacobson and Stephen Tonjes -- Monitoring road effects and mitigation measures and applying adaptive management / Daniel J. Smith, David M. Marsh, Kari E. Gunson, and Stephen Tonjes. Practical example 2 / Mark Fitzsimmons and Alvin R. Breisch -- The road ahead / Kimberly M. Andrews
Summary This books focuses on improving outcomes where transportation needs and small animal habitats overlap. Exploring challenges and solutions from both transportation and ecological perspectives, the volume covers various themes including animal behavior related to roads, the impacts of roads in sensitive areas, and design approaches that mitigate the negative effects of highways on wildlife. The chapter authors -- from transportation experts to university researchers -- each promote the goal of realistic problem solving
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from e-book title screen (EBL platform, viewed March 18, 2016)
Subject Wildlife crossings.
Animals -- Effect of roads on.
Wildlife conservation.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
Animals -- Effect of roads on
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife crossings
Form Electronic book
Author Andrews, Kimberly M., 1978- editor.
Nanjappa, Priya, editor.
Riley, Seth P. D., editor.
Wildlife Society.
ISBN 9781421416403
1421416409
Other Titles Roads & ecological infrastructure