Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany
Abstract Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are recolonizing many parts of central Europe and are a key part of international conservation directives. However, roads may hinder the reestablishment of gray wolves throughout their historic range by reducing landscape connectivity and increasing mortality from...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:2baee15f7c074a01ac91d04ef6a15cbd 2023-05-15T15:49:32+02:00 Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany Mike Plaschke Manisha Bhardwaj Hannes J. König Elena Wenz Kornelia Dobiáš Adam T. Ford 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.364 https://doaj.org/article/2baee15f7c074a01ac91d04ef6a15cbd EN eng Wiley https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.364 https://doaj.org/toc/2578-4854 2578-4854 doi:10.1111/csp2.364 https://doaj.org/article/2baee15f7c074a01ac91d04ef6a15cbd Conservation Science and Practice, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp n/a-n/a (2021) Canis lupus connectivity habitat fragmentation human‐wildlife conflict predator–prey dynamics recolonization Ecology QH540-549.5 General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution QH1-199.5 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.364 2022-12-31T09:26:02Z Abstract Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are recolonizing many parts of central Europe and are a key part of international conservation directives. However, roads may hinder the reestablishment of gray wolves throughout their historic range by reducing landscape connectivity and increasing mortality from wildlife‐vehicle collisions. The impact of roads on wolves might be mitigated by the construction of green bridges (i.e., large vegetated overpasses, designed to accommodate the movement of wildlife over transportation corridors). In this study, we investigated the seasonal and diurnal use of a green bridge by wolves and three of their main prey species: red deer (Cervus elaphus), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), and wild boar (Sus scrofa). We found that all four species used the green bridge. Wolves were most active in winter, whereas prey species were most active in spring and summer. All species were more active at dusk and during the night than at dawn and during the day. We found no evidence that wolf presence influenced bridge‐use by prey species, consistent with other tests of the prey‐trap hypothesis. Our results suggest that green bridges are used by wolves and prey species alike, and may foster connectivity and recolonization for these species in rewilding landscapes. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Conservation Science and Practice 3 3 |
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Abstract Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are recolonizing many parts of central Europe and are a key part of international conservation directives. However, roads may hinder the reestablishment of gray wolves throughout their historic range by reducing landscape connectivity and increasing mortality from wildlife‐vehicle collisions. The impact of roads on wolves might be mitigated by the construction of green bridges (i.e., large vegetated overpasses, designed to accommodate the movement of wildlife over transportation corridors). In this study, we investigated the seasonal and diurnal use of a green bridge by wolves and three of their main prey species: red deer (Cervus elaphus), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), and wild boar (Sus scrofa). We found that all four species used the green bridge. Wolves were most active in winter, whereas prey species were most active in spring and summer. All species were more active at dusk and during the night than at dawn and during the day. We found no evidence that wolf presence influenced bridge‐use by prey species, consistent with other tests of the prey‐trap hypothesis. Our results suggest that green bridges are used by wolves and prey species alike, and may foster connectivity and recolonization for these species in rewilding landscapes. |
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Mike Plaschke Manisha Bhardwaj Hannes J. König Elena Wenz Kornelia Dobiáš Adam T. Ford |
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Mike Plaschke Manisha Bhardwaj Hannes J. König Elena Wenz Kornelia Dobiáš Adam T. Ford |
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Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany |
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Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany |
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Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany |
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Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany |
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Green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: Wolves (Canis lupus) in Brandenburg, Germany |
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green bridges in a re‐colonizing landscape: wolves (canis lupus) in brandenburg, germany |
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