Abstract
The general focus of this presentation is on issues of wildlife conservation, connectivity, and the mitigation of adverse human-animal encounters at the intersection of wilderness areas and the built environment. Specifically, I explore the design principles, patterns, and efficacy associated with the wildlife corridors and habitat patches of Canada’s Banff National Park in the context of both Parks Canada’s conservation strategy and the goals and objectives of the Yellowstone to Yukon initiative. Typically narrow, funnel-shaped tracts of land through developed areas, wildlife corridors are protected routes that allow species to migrate safely between habitats thru developed areas. They are a vital component in any conservation strategy and have been used recently as a method to mitigate the adverse effects of both climate change, landscape fragmentation, and the loss of biodiversity.
Presenters
Mark Troy BurnettAssociate Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences--Geography, Mount Royal University, Alberta, Canada
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Human/Nature: Toward A Reconciliation
KEYWORDS
Wildlife Corridors and the Built Environment, Habitat Fragmentation, Landscape Connectivity
