Climate Conservation DBA

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“The center for large landscape conservation (cllc) amplifies community and governmental conservation efforts through research, advancing science-based policy and guidelines, and implementing "on the ground" practice in areas of conservation importance. Our work defines and advances best practices in landscape connectivity throughout the u.s. And globally. We engage in four ways: (1) we develop and apply science to reconnect fragmented landscapes and provide safe passage for wildlife and people; (2) we inform new policy and law, and develop international standards, to support and accelerate large landscape conservation locally, nationally, and globally; (3) we connect professionals and decision makers to share information and resources by coordinating and participating in networks worldwide; and (4) we support community-based planning and project implementation to protect and manage large landscapes. Part iii, 4a continuation local governments have land use authority across nearly two-thirds of land in the united states and have a key role to play in preserving wildlife habitat connectivity. In recognition of the importance of local action, cllc created a report bringing together the policy tools and practical strategies that cities, towns, and counties can use to help keep landscapes connected. The report serves as a practical guide for planners and partners to incorporate wildlife habitat connectivity into local land use planning. It includes sample policy and ordinance language from communities across the country; links to relevant planning and technical resources; case studies that highlight realistic implementation approaches; and recommendations and best practices to support local decision-making. One example of a community working to balance population growth with the preservation of ecosystems in the face of fragmentation from roads and development is gallatin county, montana. With our expertise in land-use planning and road ecology, cllc was contracted to lead a wildlife and transportation assessment of major roads in the county. Phase 1 of the assessment in fy25 compiled, mapped, and analyzed public data to identify potential sites where mitigation measures-such as culvert and overpasses- could improve the safety of travelers and wildlife and help maintain habitat connectivity. A joint project of cllc and montana state university's western transportation institute, the assessment aims to serve as a foundational document to guide gallatin county in addressing wildlife-vehicle collisions while preserving wildlife movement. Another local area struggling with increased traffic is the ninemile/sixmile region west of missoula, montana. For decades, public agencies, conservation organizations, and citizens have voiced concern about the high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions on interstate 90 in this area. This ecologically important landscape that is bisected by this four- lane highway is home to intact forest and large mammals such as elk and grizzly bears. To address the lack of safe passage for wildlife and motorists along this stretch of road, cllc leads a coalition called the western montana wildlife connectivity (wmwc) group. In fy25, cllc led the collection of wildlife data via camera traps, advised state agency staff on the relevant science, and conducted public outreach and education on habitat connectivity threats and solutions. Part iii, 4b continuation in fy25, cllc and the network for landscape conservation entered the 6th year of the landscape conservation catalyst fund project. The project awarded its grants in september 2024, totaling more than 460,950, to 15 landscape conservation partnerships throughout the united states. The fund aims to accelerate the pace and practice of collaborative landscape conservation and stewardship across the country. Grants are used to advance partnerships' efforts to protect the ecological, cultural, and community values of the landscapes they call home. Grant awards are made”

“Advancing conservation science scientists at cllc are increasingly called upon to assist country governments in planning for, preserving, and increasing ecological connectivity long-term. In fy25, cllc developed the transboundary corridor atlas for the southern kenya-northern tanzania (soknot) landscape. The atlas is a comprehensive resource supporting conservation of the iconic region's important ecosystems and spectacular wildlife. It contains assessments of 24 wildlife corridors and recommendations on how to best conserve them along with baseline data to help measure habitat connectivity over time. The atlas serves as an essential tool for policymakers and practitioners to take action that will avoid the severe consequences of fragmentation of corridors that could affect both wildlife and communities. A global team of leading connectivity scientists led by the cllc science team is developing practical guidance to help the 193 un signatory countries measure how "well-connected" their protected area systems are, as called for in the kunming-montreal global biodiversity framework. Propelling the "well-connected initiative," the group established a two- part work plan during a january 2025 workshop. The first project tested and identified key indicators that effectively measure connectivity across simulated landscapes. These indicators will help measure effective connectivity, supporting countries in achieving the framework's goal of conserving at least 30% of the planet through ecologically representative and connected, protected, and conserved areas by 2030. The completed project will result in a published, peer-reviewed paper and likely international adoption of these globally applicable indicators. As part of the collaborative wildlife connect initiative to connect key landscapes on four continents, our staff led a workshop in borneo in june 2025. With bornean government officials and conservation practitioners in attendance, the workshop aimed to identify the most important ecological corridors to conserve in the country and to foster collaboration. Participants produced a consensus list of "must secure" corridors based on scientific analyses and expert opinion from cllc staff and developed profiles for each outlining conservation strategies.”

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