Wildlife
CONSERVATION THRESHOLDS FOR LAND USE PLANNERS
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Delaware Ecological Network (DEN)
http://www.landscope.org/delaware/map_layers/conservation_priorities/ecological_network/24990/
Overview
The Delaware Ecological Network (DEN) is a statewide conservation network developed from GIS and field-collected data. The DEN, based on principles of landscape ecology and conservation biology, provides a consistent framework to help identify and prioritize areas for natural resource protection. The DEN is composed of the following elements: core areas, which contain relatively intact natural ecosystems, and provide high-quality habitat for native plants and animals; hubs, which are slightly fragmented aggregations of core areas, plus contiguous natural cover; and corridors, which link core areas together, allowing wildlife movement and seed and pollen transfer between them. Core areas were validated using independent field data, and verified using aerial photos.
DOUG TALLAMY
Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
302-831-1304
531 S. College Avenue, 245 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE 19716
Research activities
Behavioral Ecology of Insects
Conservation of biodiversity
Impact of alien plants on native ecosystems
Plant-insect interactions
Wildlife Bridges Are Saving Animals Across The World (25 Pics)
https://cheezburger.com/11572997/wildlife-bridges-are-saving-animals-across-the-world-25-pics