Environment
Biodiversity corridors
The living connections that help ecosystems thrive.
A closer look
Patterns.
Places.
People.
A useful idea becomes clearer when you follow its connections.
The idea
Habitat fragmentation divides ecosystems into smaller, less connected areas. Biodiversity corridors are one way of connecting habitats so that species can move between them.
Why it matters
A protected habitat is part of a wider landscape. Compare its connections with neighbouring habitats, the needs of different species and the pressures on surrounding land.
Key concepts
Begin with habitat connectivity, species movement and genetic exchange. Ask which landscape features make a corridor useful and how its effectiveness could be assessed.