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The reasons are obvious \u2014 rapid urban development and a booming human population have collided head-on with native wildlife habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just 40 years, Victoria\u2019s population has jumped from 2.8 million to nearly seven million. A quarter of Victorians now live rurally, and regional tourism is booming. Meanwhile, roads have been pushed through natural habitats without regard for the animals that live there. As a result, wildlife collisions are becoming an increasingly serious and urgent issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victoria\u2019s urban sprawl stands out among other Australian states and countries \u2014 for all the wrong reasons. Unlike many places overseas, we\u2019ve failed to incorporate wildlife crossings into infrastructure planning. The costs are high: loss of human and animal lives, expensive vehicle repairs, transport delays, insurance hikes, and pressure on emergency services and wildlife carers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourism also suffers. According to Tourism Australia, Australia\u2019s unique wildlife is our biggest tourism draw. In 2024 alone, nature-based tourism revenue was $90 billion \u2014 more than double the outdoor sports or arts sectors and eight times that derived from wineries. Dead and injured animals on the roadside are not only tragic but off-putting to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is good news \u2014 solutions exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts agree speed is a major factor in collisions, especially at dawn and dusk. Lowering speed limits in high-risk areas could help, though public support may vary. Virtual fencing and flashing lights may offer short-term fixes, but animals can adapt to them, reducing long-term effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proven solutions that decrease collisions and enhance biodiversity through safe corridors for wildlife movement, include wildlife overpasses and underpasses. Underpasses can often be retrofitted to existing infrastructure. Landbridges \u2014 or green bridges \u2014 are even more impactful, reducing wildlife collisions by 80\u201390 per cent. Europe and North America have thousands of these structures \u2014 some are even tourist attractions in themselves. Australia has just a handful, and Victoria has none.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time Victoria caught up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us Sunday, August 31, 2\u20134pm at the Ray Bradfield Room, 33 Forest Street, Castlemaine (between IGA and Victory Park) for a free seminar with subject matter expert Professor Emeritus Darryl Jones. Learn how we can create safer roads for humans and animals alike. RSVP essential: mountalexanderwildlifewatch@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kerrie Allen, Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch If you\u2019ve recently spoken about wildlife road-strikes, you\u2019re not alone. 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