Not all heroes wear capes! #LinearInfrastructure #UngulatesAreAwesome youtu.be/ISioTnaJBIE?si=6sAq…

The reality of habitat fragmentation in our protected spaces. This video from Pachmarhi (Madhyapradesh) shows a leopard running along a heavy chain link fence near Dhoopgarh road, searching for a way through. While mitigation measures are often installed under the guise of safety or reducing human-wildlife conflict, poorly planned fencing directly disrupts natural movement and traps wildlife on roadsides, escalating the risk of vehicle strikes. Conservation cannot look like containment. Linear infrastructure and safety barriers inside ecologically sensitive zones need immediate review to ensure they don't restrict the very species they are meant to protect. @moefcc @minforestmp @ntcindia @LiveLawIndia @PMOIndia @dilthi_gujarati @MPPoliceDeptt @CMMadhyaPradesh #Pachmarhi #WildlifeConservation #HabitatFragmentation #MadhyaPradesh #LeopardSight #LinearInfrastructure #SaveIndianAnimals

A landmark moment for gibbon conservation in India! 🐵 A male Western Hoolock Gibbon was today recorded crossing the canopy bridges with safety nets over the railway line in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. This is the first confirmed use by a gibbon in the Sanctuary — and the first documented use of a canopy bridge structure over a railway line anywhere in the world! The bridges were designed and deployed as a mitigation measure for the electrification works on the existing single-track Lumding-Dibrugarh railway line passing through the Sanctuary, during February-March 2025. A proud moment for all stakeholders and a ray of hope for mitigating the impacts of linear infrastructure on India’s only ape. However, long-term solutions — careful infrastructure planning and eco-conscious siting and creating reforested corridors to connect isolated populations — remain critical for the long-term survival of exclusively arboreal and threatened species like gibbons. Grateful to the Assam Forest Department and all partners involved in the design, deployment, and continued monitoring of the canopy bridge structures. @moefcc @CMOfficeAssam @assamforest @RailMinIndia @RailNf @aaranyak @IUCNssc @IUCN_Gibbon @nandhakumarn @dilip_aaranyak @rrs_jha @stanzin_zaangmo @rameshpandeyifs @GobindsagarBha1 @wii_india @DfoJorhat @gopigv #WesternHoolockGibbon #GibbonConservation #HollongaparGibbonSanctuary #CanopyBridges #WildlifeMitigation #LinearInfrastructure #MitigationHierarchy

From afterthought to blueprint: Making wildlife-friendly linear infrastructure a design requirement instead of post-hoc mitigation. By @wildwithwolves & @akadarj. Read here 👉 doi.org/10.63033/JWLS.HBFB85… #WildlifeConservation #LinearInfrastructure

Dr. Akanksha Saxena, Project Scientist at WII, delivered an insightful session on "Impacts of Railways/Linear Infrastructure on Wildlife in India." She discussed the various ways infrastructure development affects wildlife and the importance of implementing mitigation strategies for conservation. #WildlifeConservation #RailwayImpact #LinearInfrastructure #Sustainability @wii_india @moefcc @MinOfPower @RailMinIndia @ntca_india @IBCA_official @rameshpandeyifs @vrtiwari1 @wildwithwolves @paragnigam09 @SPYadavIFS @TOIIndiaNews @Largelandscapes @AnukulNath4 @SACONCoimbatore

Dr. Akansha Saxena delivered a thought-provoking session on green infrastructure and wildlife crossing structures, focusing on planning, design, and evaluation. Her insights emphasized the critical role of smart infrastructure in ensuring safe wildlife movement and minimizing habitat fragmentation. #GreenInfrastructure #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #Conservation #TeraiArc #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @SPYadavIFS @rameshpandeyifs @Saket_Badola

Day 3 kicks off with Dr. Bilal Habib’s insightful session on understanding wildlife species ecology, behavior, and population dynamics—focusing on tigers, rhinoceros, and elephants. His presentation underscores the importance of species-specific data for effective impact assessment and mitigation planning for linear infrastructure. #Conservation #WildlifeEcology #LinearInfrastructure #TeraiArc #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @rameshpandeyifs @SPYadavIFS @Saket_Badola

Participants of the Stakeholder Workshop visited the world’s largest animal viaduct, gaining firsthand insights into mitigation planning and implementation. A great learning experience on balancing infrastructure with wildlife conservation! #Conservation #LinearInfrastructure #TeraiArc #Sustainability #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @SPYadavIFS @rameshpandeyifs @Saket_Badola

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲: 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 @wii_india #TeraiArc #Wildlife #LinearInfrastructure #IndiaNepal

Dr. Akansha Saxena, Project Scientist at the Wildlife Institute of India, shared valuable insights on assessing impacts and planning mitigation for key railway projects in India along with case studies from different landscapes in India. Her session highlighted critical learnings for minimizing wildlife conflicts and ensuring sustainable infrastructure development. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #TeraiArc #Sustainability #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @Saket_Badola @rameshpandeyifs

Dr. Bilal Habib delivered a powerful session on linear infrastructure through sensitive wildlife landscapes in India, reflecting on a decade of mitigation planning. His insights shed light on the successes and challenges of balancing development with wildlife conservation. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #TeraiArc #Sustainability #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @rameshpandeyifs @Saket_Badola

Kicking off Day 2 of the workshop with an insightful sessionby Mr. Manoj Aryal, Environment Inspector at the Department of Roads, Nepal. He provided a detailed update on the status of mitigation measures for wildlife along linear infrastructure in Nepal, highlighting key initiatives and ongoing challenges. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #TeraiArc #Sustainability #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @SPYadavIFS @Saket_Badola @rameshpandeyifs

An engaging group discussion session on "Planning Mitigation in the Terai Arc Landscape" saw all participants collaborating in teams to address critical issues and explore mitigation measures for wildlife-infrastructure conflicts in the region. A productive exchange of ideas for future conservation efforts. #Conservation #TeraiArc #Sustainability #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews @Saket_Badola @SPYadavIFS

Dr. Bilal Habib, Scientist, Wildlife Institute of India presented the current state of the "Conserving Vital Connections across Expanding Linear Infrastructure in a Transboundary Terai Arc Landscape" project. He highlighted importance of landscape connectivity and the growing wildlife-infrastructure conflicts in TAL and the need for urgent mitigation strategies. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #Sustainability #TeraiArc #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews #Biodiversity #Research @SPYadavIFS

Dr. Anthony Clevenger, an independent wildlife ecologist from Canada, shared insightful views on ecological impacts of roads on wildlife and case studies on the beginnings of transportation ecology and early wildlife mitigation efforts along with some effective solutions. His session introduced the field of transportation ecology and its importance for wildlife conservation. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #Sustainability #TeraiArc #IndiaNepal @moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews #Biodiversity #Research

Dr. Clara Grilo, Principal Researcher, BIOPOLIS-CIBIO, University of Porto, Portugal shed light on the significant impacts of linear infrastructure on wildlife, emphasizing habitat fragmentation, mortality risks, and disrupted movement patterns of wild animals. A crucial discussion on mitigating these challenges for long-term conservation success. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #LinearInfrastructure #Sustainability #TeraiArc #IndiaNepal@moefcc @vrtiwari1 @USFWS @ntca_india @IBCA_official @ADB_HQ @OfficialZSL @NTNCNepal @Unitedfortigers @wildwithwolves @bhlab_india @akadarj @TOIIndiaNews #Conservation #TeraiArc #Biodiversity #Research #IndiaNepal #WildlifeProtection #Conservation

Mr. Rohit R.S. Jha (@ rrs_jha) highlighted that #DFCCIL’s #linearinfrastructure, specifically the #EDFC through Jharkhand’s forests may impact native wildlife and habitats, including avian species of higher conservation priority. His research at #ARS2024 emphasized the need for #ComprehensiveEcologicalAssessments and regular, inclusive monitoring to mitigate the damage. @sureshwii, @RailMinIndia, @dfccil_india, @moefcc, @vrtiwari1, @JharkhandCMO, @JharkhandVan, @SurajIFS, @SaumitraIFS, @MaunPrakash_IFS, @AlexJacob11, @RoshmeBorgohain, @NonitaRana04, @ stanzin_zaangmo, @gopigv

Our team working on next phase of our conservation program in #Gobi: partnering w/ #localcommunities to address barriers to wildlife movement, focusing on the impacts of #linearinfrastructure on #wildungulates. Strengthening collaborative approaches. More soon!

A study in central India has looked at how #landuse changes and development of #linearinfrastructure are disrupting genetic connectivity of two large herbivores, gaur and sambar. #genetics @randomcards @Abhinav_Tyagi_ @uramakri @NCBS_Bangalore india.mongabay.com/2024/08/l…

On top of the longest mitigation structure for wildlife in the world... #NH7 #NH44 #Kanhapenchcorridor #linearinfrastructure