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Nature networks
| 题名： | Nature networks |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 摘要： | The open road is how most people might view the work of National Highways -developing and maintaining the nation's network of motorways and major A-roads. However, it is well known that roads and motor vehicles can disrupt the habitats of wildlife, and put pressure on plant and animal populations, particularly where they're already under stress from other factors such as changes in land use and climate change. In one example of how National Highways has protected animals from danger near its network, environment specialists have installed amphibian ladders to help frogs, toads and newts escape to safety should they fall down roadside drains. National Highways installed the ladders in three gully pots near a balancing pond and breeding pond for protected great crested newts alongside the A1 (M) near Scotch Corner. The ponds, created 10 years ago as part of the A1 (M) Leeming to Barton major upgrade, have become established ecosystems, home to a diverse range of species including nesting oyster catchers, coots, common toads, common frogs, smooth newts, great crested newts and a variety of aquatic invertebrates. |
| 出版年： | 2023 |
| 期刊名称： | Highways |
| 卷： | 92 |
| 期： | 2 |
| 页码： | 12-13 |
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