Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation Author Bennett A.F. Date 2003 Source IUCN (ID: MON-080215) Publisher | Place of publication IUCN | Gland, Switzerland ISBN 2-8317-0744-7 Pages 254 p. Document type Serial/multi-volume work Language English Field of application International Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Protection of habitats Protected area Biodiversity Abstract The loss and fragmentation of natural habitats is one of the major issues in wildlife management and conservation. Habitat "corridors" are sometimes proposed as an important element within a conservation strategy. Examples are given of corridors both as pathways and as habitats in their own right. Includes detailed reviews of principles relevant to the design and management of corridors, their place in regional approaches to conservation planning, and recommendations for research and management. Full text MON-080215.pdf Website www.iucn.org