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Wildlife corridors can reconnect fragmented habitats and improve gene flow.
Successful rewilding of the South China tiger would require continuous habitat corridors linking core forest areas. Connectivity allows dispersal, mate finding, and genetic exchange. Fragmented landscapes trap individuals in ecological isolation. Even suitable habitat patches fail if separated by impassable barriers. Roads, urban expansion, and agriculture often sever historical corridors. Rewilding without connectivity risks creating isolated, nonviable pockets. Landscape design therefore becomes central to recovery planning.
💥 Impact (click to read)
Connectivity operates at scales far larger than individual reserves. A breeding population requires multiple territories overlapping across expansive terrain. Corridors reduce inbreeding and demographic vulnerability. Without them, even restored habitat may function as ecological cul-de-sacs. The tiger’s survival depends on movement freedom.
Designing connected landscapes requires integrating conservation with infrastructure planning. It demands long-term zoning stability and cross-regional cooperation. The South China tiger’s potential return would test whether fragmented modern landscapes can be restructured for apex predators. Connectivity defines the boundary between symbolic release and sustainable recovery. Movement is the currency of resilience.
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