natural corridor
Habitat connection strip
A natural corridor is a strip of land connecting two larger natural areas, allowing wildlife to move between habitats.
Conservation efforts often protect or restore these corridors to prevent populations from becoming isolated: The river valley serves as a natural corridor for migrating elk.
Also called a wildlife corridor or habitat corridor.
- greenwaysRecreational linear open spaces
- river systemsConnected networks of waterways
- mountain passesRoutes traversing elevated ranges
- protected areasZones with legal conservation status
- wildlife migrationSeasonal relocation of animals
wildlife bridge · ridgelines · tree line · wildlife reserves · land trust · recreational trails · canyon trails · valleys · buffer zones · open space · biodiversity hotspots · migratory routes · ecological restoration · wetlands · scenic byway · stepping stones · flyways · game trails
natural corridorpaved trail
Hard-surfaced recreational path
highway · paved road · asphalt road · canal · railroad
natural corridorbarrier
Obstruction preventing passage
obstacle · habitat fragmentation · urban sprawl · dam · wall
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