Road Ecology blog: No tresspassing sign and wildlife cameras at wildlife overpass, Hwy 69, Ontario, Canada.

Human co-use is generally associated with reduced wildlife use of crossing structures. However, if the structure is located in a multifunctional landscape and if the target species are not particularly sensitive to human disturbance, consider combining non-motorized human and wildlife use. The cameras record wildlife that uses the ecoduct to get to the other side of the road.

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No tresspassing sign at wildlife overpass, Hwy 69, Ontario, CanadaNo tresspassing sign at wildlife overpass, Hwy 69, Ontario, Canada. The overpass has art (drawings of animals) on the side, visible to people traveling the highway. The top of the overpass is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and brush and rock to provide cover for animals. Elk (Cervus canadensis), moose (Alces alces), Black bear (Ursus americanus) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are among the target species.The overpass has a gradual approach (slope) for animals that approach the structure from the surrounding landscape. The wildlife overpass cost about CAN$ 2.9 million.

No tresspassing sign and wildlife cameras at wildlife overpass, Hwy 69, Ontario, CanadaNo tresspassing sign and wildlife cameras at wildlife overpass, Hwy 69, Ontario, Canada. The overpass has art (drawings of animals) on the side, visible to people traveling the highway. The top of the overpass is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and brush and rock to provide cover for animals. Elk (Cervus canadensis), moose (Alces alces), Black bear (Ursus americanus) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are among the target species.The overpass has a gradual approach (slope) for animals that approach the structure from the surrounding landscape. The wildlife overpass cost about CAN$ 2.9 million.