Project description (English)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is working in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and state agencies to complete a comprehensive analysis of areas in Massachusetts where connections must be protected and restored to support the Commonwealth's wildlife and biodiversity resources. The Critical Linkages project is developing spatially explicit tools, including models, maps and scenario-testing software, for use in mitigating the impacts of roads and railroads on the environment.

Project description (French)

Main contact organization for the project

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Partner organization(s)

The Nature Conservancy

Part of larger network(s)

Project status

Underway

Primary ecosystem focus

Forested

Riparian

Connectivity action

Corridors network design

Core priority area designation

Research (Modelling)

Standard keywords

Corridors

Geographical coverage

Jurisdiction(s)

Massachusetts