Multifunctional overpass for wildlife and people, Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. There is a bridge across a 2-lane highway and another bridge across a railroad and railroad yard. There are embankments for the corridor in between the two bridges and also through a golf course.

Rong Wang, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yun Wang and Marcel Huijser on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands

Rong Wang, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yun Wang and Marcel Huijser on ecodRong Wang, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yun Wang and Marcel Huijser on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

The bridge across the two-lane road.

Ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo across Naarderweg (N524), ThEcoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo across Naarderweg (N524), The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

This corridor is 800 m long and 50 m wide. It has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forests and heathlands on both sides.

Dry grassland, heathland and forest habitat adjacent to the ecoDry grassland, heathland and forest habitat adjacent to the ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

There is a wildlife fence and an earth berm (right in image) to reduce visual and noise disturbance from the road and railroad. There is also a livestock fence and shrubs and trees (left in image) between the trail (on edge of ecoduct) and the wildlife habitat to reduce disturbance that may originate from people on the trail.

Trail for non-motorized recreation with a berm, trees and shrubsTrail for non-motorized recreation with a berm, trees and shrubs to reduce visual and noise disturbance from the road and railroad below, on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Many of the trees and shrubs bear fruit or berries, attracting a variety of animals (including birds) to the ecoduct.

Shrubs provide cover and food (berries) and tehy also reduce visShrubs provide cover and food (berries) and tehy also reduce visual disturbance from the non-motorized recreational trail on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The row of root wads guides the animals towards and across the overpass. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

The habitat on the ecoduct consists primarily of dry grassland and heathland. In the image below a domesticated cat happens to walk by.

Dry grassland and heathland habitat on ecoduct Natuurbrug ZanderDry grassland and heathland habitat on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Root wads on the overpass provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates

Root wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibiansRoot wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Rows of root wads guide the animals towards and across the overpass

Root wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibiansRoot wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The row of root wads guides the animals towards and across the overpass. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Root wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibiansRoot wads provide cover for small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The row of root wads guides the animals towards and across the overpass. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

The trail on the overpass is heavily used during the day by pedestrians, runners, cyclists and horseback riders.

Runner on trail at ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The NethRunner on trail at ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. Wildlife can easily cross teh wildlife fence. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Rong Wang, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yun Wang, Bethanie Walder, and cyclRong Wang, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yun Wang, Bethanie Walder, and cyclists on ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Runners on trail at ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The NetRunners on trail at ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. Wildlife can easily cross teh wildlife fence. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Horseback riders on ecoduct Crailoo, The NetherlandsHorseback riders on ecoduct Crailoo, The Netherlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Cattle guard and gate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate

Cattle guard and gate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug ZanderijCattle guard and gate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Cattle guard and escape ramp. The latter allows small animals to escape from the pit. The guards are located at the entrances of the overpass and keep cattle from entering the ecoduct.

Cattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entraCattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Cattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entraCattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course. Cattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entraCattle guard and escape ramp from pit for small animals at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Gate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is set at an angle so that it closes automatically through gravity. The sign instructs people to keep a minimum distance of 25 m from cattle that grazes in the nature areas on both sides of the overpass. The cattle help keep the grasslands and heathlands from turning into forest.

Gate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The NetGate at at entrance ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is set at an angle so that it closes automatically through gravity. The sign instructs people to keep a minimum distance of 25 m to cattle that grazes in the nature area. The row of root wads guides the animals towards and across the overpass. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Dogs are not allowed on the overpass.

Dogs are not allowed on the ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo,Dogs are not allowed on the ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

Dogs are not allowed on the ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo,Dogs are not allowed on the ecoduct Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo, The Netherlands. The gate is placed at an angle so that gravity automatically closes the gate. The gate is primarily used by horseback riders to avoid the cattle guard. Wildlife can easily cross the wildlife fence. The fence and wildlife guard keep livestock off the overpass. The livestock is used as a nature management tool for the grasslands and heathlands. This corridor is 50 m wide and has a path for non-motorized recreation as well as wildlife habitat. There is a livestock fence and shrubs and trees between the wildlife habitat and the trail to reduce disturbance to wildlife. The corridor is 800 m long and connects forrests and heathlands on both sides. The corridor consists of embankments and two bridges. One bridge spans a two-lane highway, the other a railroad and railroad yard. The embankment also goes through a golf course.

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