Eco-Corridors are a simple and exciting way to leave the land better than we came to it, in harmony with diverse, local land uses. They connect habitat, knowledge, and opportunities for thriving, resilient communities – urban and rural.
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What is an Eco-Corridor?
We often think of Eco-Corridors as physical habitat pathways for wildlife. And they are! But they are also vital for native plant and human communities. They are connected relationships on the living landscape.
Large-scale eco-corridors link parks with other healthy habitats. They are recognized globally when they are shown clearly on a public map.
Many scattered green spaces or habitat ‘stepping stones’ together make up a healthy ecosystem network. Each ‘stepping stone’ in the corridor strengthens landscape and climate resilience and assists wildlife migration.
Big Picture 2030
The Carolinian Zone Big Picture is an example of a large scale “stepping stone” corridor plan that assists migration naturally by helping wildlife adapt to climate change quickly and sustainably. It links diverse First Nations, parks, and habitat stewards like yourself. Stepping stones with 30% or more habitat contribute strongly to corridor resilience.
Gardens can also be critical habitat connectors! In the Big Picture, we see potential in every space to contribute to resilient landscapes.
A Global Movement
The Big Picture 2030 is part of a global community of Eco-Corridors. Check out what other groups are doing to strengthen connectivity on the landscape:
- IUCN
- Parks Canada
- Conservation Corridor
- Frontenac Arch Biosphere
- Canadian Geographic
- Banff National Park
- Northeast Seed Network
- Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway
- Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System
- Ontario Nature
- Long Point Biosphere Region
- Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Missanabie Cree First Nations Ecological Corridor
- Wildlands League Nature Connectivity Project
- Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative
- Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
- Aamjiwnaang First Nation
- Bkejwanong First Nation
- Caldwell First Nation
- Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
- Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation
- Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit
- Oneida of the Thames First Nation
- Hamilton Naturalists
- Long Point Basin Land Trust
- McMaster University
- St. Williams Conservation Reserve Community Council
- Thames Talbot Land Trust
- Wildlands League