We Grow

Aleisha Keating

A podcast about community, planting trees, biodiversity and making a difference in your local area.

  1. 18: Dr. Chris Johnson - Road Ecology - Impacts on Wildlife and Landscape Connectivity

    24. Apr.

    18: Dr. Chris Johnson - Road Ecology - Impacts on Wildlife and Landscape Connectivity

    In this episode, host Aleisha Keating chats to Dr. Chris Johnson, a transport ecologist. Chris shares is experiences from working in the industry, research and being involved in community projects. With over fifteen years in community-based environmental leadership, Chris works at the nexus of ecological restoration, infrastructure planning and environmental management. You'll hear about: 🦅Chris's journey from volunteering in landcare as a youngster to being inspired to study ecology and zoology through to taking an active role in community leadership.      🦅 The sobering stats of how many wildlife are killed on roads each year and the positive impact that well-designed roads can have on the ecology around roads  🦅 How Chris is helping to bridge the gap between research and practitioners, ensuring that decision makers are informed about the latest research outcomes 🦅 His involvement in Intrepid Landcare and other community groups Articles Illaweena Overpass Case Study Compton Road Wildlife Overpass Summary How well do wildlife crossing structures help animals across roads? (summary of research by Kylie Sloans) Do wildlife crossing structures mitigate the barrier effect of roads on animal movement? A global assessment (original article by Kylie Sloans) Connect with Chris Instagram - @thetransportecologist Linkedin - Dr. Chris Johnson Intrepid Landcare

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