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Overcoming Barriers: Restoring Ecological Connectivity Across Linear Intrusions in the Shencottah Gap

Grantee Name: Foundation for Ecological Research, Advocacy and Learning

Hotspot
Western Ghats
Location
India
Amount
$145,958
Dates
May 2013 – Dec 2015
Keywords
Infrastructure, Research, Restoration, Wildlife management
Enhance ecological connectivity between the Periyar and Agastyamalai landscapes by mitigating the impacts of linear infrastructure. Assess barrier effects on large mammal movement, identify priority areas for mitigation measures for optimum restoration of connectivity, and formulate practical mitigation measures that can be integrated into road and railway engineering design. Promote uptake of recommendations by relevant stakeholders through consultative workshops.
Strategic Direction : 1 Enable action by diverse communities and partnerships to ensure conservation of key biodiversity areas and enhance connectivity in the corridors

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