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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7509-963-1-0064

EFFECTIVENESS OF ECODUCTS AND HUMAN ACTIVITY

Ivo Dostál1, Tomáš Libosvár2, Zdeněk Hejkal1, Martin Strnad3, Martin Slepica3, Josef Svoboda1, Jiří Jedlička1, Marek Havlíček1, Václav Hlaváč3
1 Transport Research Centre, Líšeňská 33a, 63600 Brno, Czech Republic
2 HBH Projekt, Kabátníkova 5, 60200 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic
3 Nature Conservation Agency, Kaplanova 1, 14800 Praha 11, Czech Republic

Ecoducts address the threat of biodiversity decline due to anthropogenic activities by preserving landscape connectivity. In this study, human and wildlife interactions on ecoducts in the Czech Republic are evaluated. Results from Rozkoš and Václavice ecoducts in the Liberec region monitored by camera trapping as part of a wider project involving a total of 23 migration sites across the country were analysed. Wildlife activity peaks at night, contrasting with daytime human usage. Proximity to settlements influences human activity, with Rozkoš attracting more cyclists due to its location. Discussion emphasizes ecoducts' dual role in facilitating wildlife migration and enhancing landscape recreation. Despite human presence, wildlife migration remains resilient, especially at night. Understanding usage patterns informs future ecoduct design and management for biodiversity conservation and human recreation.

Keywords: green bridge, anthropogenic disturbance, wildlife monitoring, camera trap

pages: 64-68, Published: 2024, online: 2024



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