Israel to Build Wildlife Bridges Over Highways to Protect Endangered Species
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel plans to build two elevated wildlife crossings south of Kiryat Gat over Highway 6 and a railway line. These structures will reconnect fragmented habitats for species like the endangered Israeli mountain gazelle. The project, developed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, aims to reduce roadkill and preserve genetic diversity. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is pushing for the Highway 6 bridge to be built concurrently with the road.
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- Israel will build two elevated wildlife crossings south of Kiryat Gat over Highway 6 and a railway.
- The crossings aim to restore a vital ecological corridor for hundreds of gazelles, hyenas, wolves, and boars.
- The project is crucial for the survival of the endangered Israeli mountain gazelle.
- The Israel Nature and Parks Authority developed the plan to reduce roadkill and preserve genetic diversity.
- The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel wants the Highway 6 bridge built with the road.
Israel plans to construct two elevated wildlife crossings south of Kiryat Gat, spanning Highway 6 and a railway line. These "green bridges" aim to restore a vital ecological corridor, facilitating safe passage for animals between natural areas. The region is a key habitat for hundreds of gazelles, striped hyenas, wolves, caracals, foxes, and wild boars. Current transportation infrastructure fragments these populations and poses a significant threat, particularly to the critically endangered Israeli mountain gazelle, which avoids existing underpasses. The new bridges are intended to reconnect these populations, preserve genetic diversity, and reduce roadkill. The plan was developed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is advocating for the Highway 6 crossing to be integrated into the highway's construction timeline. The project awaits final approval.
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