Corridors connecting patches increase overall habitat quality within the watershed. They provide wildlife relatively safe access to a diversity of habitat resources, which are typically dispersed across the landscape and may change with climate and seasons.

What is the purpose of corridor?

Corridors create a permanent connection between core areas. The core areas and connecting corridors are surrounded by buffer zones which serve as a protection from possible disruptive external influences.

What are two benefits of corridors?

Habitat corridors allow movement between isolated populations, promoting increased genetic diversity. They provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife and help with juvenile dispersal and seasonal migrations.