Ecological corridor for migration of wild animals

Ecological corridor for migration of wild animals

Wildlife Corridor— is a continuous network of natural habitats connecting mountain peaks, forests, valleys, floodplains, swamps and coastal zones, ensuring the free movement of animals, the preservation of genetic diversity and the stability of ecosystems.

In the systemDREVO Living MountainsThe Wildlife Corridor is the biological framework of the entire territory, connecting all other corridors.

"If animals can move freely, the ecosystem remains alive."

Main objectives

Restoration of natural migration routes.

Connection of isolated populations.

Increasing genetic diversity.

Restoring natural food chains.

Maintaining natural plant distribution.

Reducing animal deaths on roads.

Increasing the resilience of ecosystems to climate change.

Main functions

Biological

animal migration;

exchange of genetic material;

restoration of populations;

natural dispersal of species.

Ecological

seed dispersal;

spread of mushrooms;

transfer of microorganisms;

natural regulation of species numbers.

Hydrological

Animals contribute to:

creation of microrelief;

improving soil structure;

distribution of organic matter;

restoration of swamps and floodplains.

Main groups of animals

Large herbivores

Chief engineers of forest ecosystems.

Priority:

🦬 bison;

🦌 red deer;

🦌 roe deer;

🐐 roe deer;

🐐 mountain goat;

🐃 buffalo (in suitable natural conditions and restoration projects);

🫎 moose.

Functions:

seed dispersal;

formation of forest clearings;

natural rejuvenation of the forest;

maintaining vegetation diversity.

Medium-sized herbivores

hares;

skunk;

beavers;

porcupines (in their natural range).

Ecosystem engineers

Beaver

One of the most important species.

Creates:

dams;

marshy areas;

new habitats;

water accumulation.

Boar

Functions:

loosening the soil;

seed placement;

accelerating forest restoration.

When numbers are high, population management is required to avoid damage to young forests.

Predators

To maintain natural balance:

🐺 wolf;

🐆 lynx;

🦊 fox;

🐻 bear (in regions of natural habitat).

They regulate the numbers of herbivores and maintain the health of populations.

Small mammals

proteins;

martens;

caresses;

badgers;

shrews.

Birds

Main groups:

Forest

woodpeckers;

owls;

prostitute;

nutcrackers.

Predatory

seat;

falcons;

hawks;

eagle owls.

Wetlands

herons;

storks;

ducks;

sandpipers.

Amphibians and reptiles

salamander;

newt;

frogs;

frogs;

narrow;

lizards.

Insects

Special priority:

wild bees;

bumblebees;

butterflies;

saproxylophage beetles;

dragonflies.

Engineering solutions from DREVO

Forest Bridges

Ecoducts via:

motorways;

railways;

channels.

River Passages

Free passage:

fish;

otter;

amphibians.

Wildlife Underpasses

Underground crossings:

under roads;

under the railways.

Habitat Islands

Creation of small natural islands:

forests;

meadows;

It will be.

They are used as intermediate migration points.

Seasonal Corridors

Seasonal routes:

spring migration;

autumn migration;

winter shelters;

reproductive pathways.

Biodiversity

Different types of habitats are created:

old-growth forests;

young forests;

glades;

wet meadows;

swamps;

rocky areas;

shrub areas;

floodplain forests.

Integration with DREVO

Stages of implementation

Stage I

habitat mapping;

determination of migration routes;

identification of barriers.

Stage II

forest restoration;

river restoration;

creation of ecoducts and crossings.

Stage III

return of key species;

restoration of food chains;

increasing biodiversity.

Stage IV

long-term monitoring;

population management;

international coordination.

Key performance indicators

Expected results

restoration of natural migration routes;

stable populations of large and small animals;

increased genetic exchange between populations;

restoration of the natural distribution of plants and fungi;

increasing the resilience of ecosystems to climate change;

reducing conflicts between humans and wildlife.

The main principle

Wildlife Corridor is a lifeline for nature.

In the systemDREVO Living Mountainsthis corridor unitesWatershed Corridor, Slope Corridor, Spring Corridor, River Corridorand coastal ecosystems into a single biological network. It carries not only animals, but also seeds, fungi, microorganisms, and genetic diversity, ensuring the continuous renewal and resilience of the entire ecosystem—from mountain peaks to the seashore.