By Ann Larson, Board Member, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. Throughout California and beyond, practitioners of urban planning are waking up to the benefits that come from wildlife corridors – benefits for natural habitats, wildlife, and human society. For more than three decades, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. and its science advisors have expressed concern for wildlife movement throughContinue reading “Ventura County Wildlife Corridor Ordinances Forge a Progressive Path”
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The 30 X 30 Initiative: How The Wildlife Corridor Can Participate
The state of California is at the forefront of climate policy in the United States. To address climate issues, California adopted the 30×30 initiative. This program is designed to preserve 30% of land and coastal waters by 2030 and has been adopted by over 100 countries, including the United States. The goals are to protectContinue reading “The 30 X 30 Initiative: How The Wildlife Corridor Can Participate”
(Longer) Fences Make Better Neighbors
Fences are an important tool for conservation planners. A study published in 2016 shows that the location and length matter when trying to prevent human-animal collisions along roads. Read more about the study and its results here.
LGB Speaks About Corridors at SCAG
Last week, Harry Huggins, a Director at Laguna Greenbelt, Inc., spoke to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), a regional association that helps the six counties in southern California coordinate planning efforts in transportation, sustainable development, and other issues. As SCAG works on the next iteration of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable CommunitiesContinue reading “LGB Speaks About Corridors at SCAG”
Community-Supported Agoura Hills Wildlife Crossing Benefits the Region; Questions Arise For Recreational Use of Bridge
By Gabriela Worrel On January 14, Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. attended the first public scoping meeting presenting the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing in Los Angeles County. It was an inspirational event, and it became clear by the end that there was a lot of love in the room for wildlife and open space from local residents,Continue reading “Community-Supported Agoura Hills Wildlife Crossing Benefits the Region; Questions Arise For Recreational Use of Bridge”
The Irvine-Laguna Wildlife Corridor 