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Adaptation of engineering structures to maintain general ecological connectivity (VSS1999/240)

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Adaptation of engineering structures to maintain general ecological connectivity (VSS1999/240)


Funding origin:
Switzerland
Switzerland
STRIA Roadmaps:
Other ()
Transport mode:
Multimodal
Multimodal
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Freight transport
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/05/2005,
End date: 01/12/2007

Status: Finished
Funding details:

Overview

Background & policy context:

The barrier effect of roads is now well documented and solutions such as fauna passages have been described (norm 640 690a, 640 691a 640 692, 640 694). Less well known is the mortality caused by specific engineering structures accompanying roads, such as transparent noise barriers or poorly adapted drainage systems. This research focuses on census all the remnant wildlife hazards, not already covered in the norm family "Fauna and traffic" and in defining solutions.

Objectives:

The objective of the project is to evaluate different problems of the wildlife with engineering structures of roads and railway systems and show possible solutions.

Methodology:

The work includes literature research, interviews with experts of the road / rail construction and the affected groups of animals, as well as a systematic collection of points of conflict and if present possible solutions in a selected study area.

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