Title
Roads, Railroads, Pipelines, Fences, Large-scale Development Pressures (Mining): Effects of Infrastructure Construction on Migratory Wildlife
Author(s)
Zuther, Steffen ;Zahler, Peter
Published
2016
Abstract
The wide landscapes of Central Asia are the home for many migratory mammals, which need large open places to survive. Linear infrastructure developments in the context of economic growth in the region can seriously threaten their existence. Proper planning procedures are needed to take into account the needs of these migratory species. Therefore,
guidelines have been developed by CMS, which provide an overview of the current situation and provide recommendations for adequate impact assessments. Improved planning procedures are needed in all countries in the region. Central Asia in the sense used in this article encompasses Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, but also Mongolia and parts of China, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. It is characterized by vast landscapes, and it is one of the few regions anywhere, and especially in Asia, where large intact habitats and wildlife migrations (other than birds) can still be observed. The seasonal extremes of heat and cold, the unpredictability of precipitation, and accompanying low and dramatically variable productivity in this region make their migratory and nomadic use of the landscape necessary for survival. Significant populations of large mammals, who are dependent
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