Working together to increase knowledge, protection and understanding

Scientific objectives

• Establishment of a reliable database to analyse the influence of various factors on roadkill.

• Identification of the causes and influencing factors that lead to roadkill.

• Development of models to calculate the probability of roadkill on Austrian roads.

Nature conservation objectives

• Establishing partnerships to translate reported roadkill incidents into concrete conservation measures

• Conducting scientific studies on endangered vertebrate species that are particularly affected by roadkill

Social objectives

• Raising public awareness of roadkill in Austria

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  Raising awareness of the presence and endangerment of animals on roads

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  Promoting understanding of the habitat needs of animals

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  Communicating the necessity and effectiveness of protective measures in road traffic