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Conserving Migration Corridors | Daniel Schwab | Wyoming | Environmental Conservation
a Conserving Migration Corridors by Daniel Schwab | Sep 29, 2022 | Daniel Schwab, Environmental Conservation, Wyoming
In order to survive, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and other migratory species need the freedom to roam. Private landowners’ support is key to providing such freedom in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The critical habitat they own provides migratory pathways that need to be conserved. That way, wildlife becomes a benefit rather than a burden. Almost one-third of the ecosystem is privately owned. Migratory herds rely on these lands for essential habitat, especially during winter. Recent research shows the crucial role private landowners play in supporting these migration corridors. According to researcher Arthur Middleton of the University of California, Berkeley, elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem spend 80 percent of winter on private lands. In Montana’s Paradise Valley, harsh winter conditions have forced elk onto private lands. Researchers at the University of Montana discovered that 50 percent of the private land in southeastern Idaho is used by mule deer migrating from summer to winter ranges. https://danielschwabwyoming.com/conserving-migration-corridors/
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