ecological corridors
[/ˌɛkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ˈkɔːrɪdərz/]
nounpl: ecological corridors
corredores ecológicos
1. Strips of land that connect isolated patches of habitat, allowing wildlife to move freely between fragmented ecosystems and maintain genetic diversity
The government established ecological corridors to link the national parks and protect endangered species migration routes.
O governo estabeleceu corredores ecológicos para conectar os parques nacionais e proteger as rotas de migração de espécies ameaçadas.
2. Conservation strategy that creates pathways through human-modified landscapes to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem connectivity
Ecological corridors are essential for combating habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and agriculture.
Os corredores ecológicos são essenciais para combater a fragmentação de habitat causada pela urbanização e agricultura.
In Brazil, ecological corridors have become increasingly important in conservation policy, particularly for protecting the Atlantic Forest and Amazon biodiversity. The concept gained prominence through the establishment of projects like the Atlantic Forest Restoration Pact. In the USA and internationally, ecological corridors are central to modern conservation biology, representing a shift from isolated protected areas to landscape-level conservation planning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
criar pontes entre habitats (create bridges between habitats)
manter a conectividade ecológica (maintain ecological connectivity)
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