What are Fauna Crossings?
Fauna crossings, also known as wildlife crossings, are structures that allow animals to pass through man-made barriers such as roads and highways safely. Fauna crossings | Wildlife crossings may include:
wildlife tunnels
green bridges
culverts or dedicated fauna tunnels
fauna bridges
koala bridges
canopy bridges
glider poles
rope ladder crossings
rope bridges for the glider, squirrel, and ringtail possums.
Wildlife crossings are a habitat conservation method that allows habitats to join or reconnect, reducing habitat fragmentation. They also aid in the prevention of vehicle-animal collisions. Killing or wounding wildlife animals, human injury, and property damage are some cause by vehicle-animal collisions.