Road ecology examines the interactions between the environment and roads, highlighting the risks posed by roads and traffic to biodiversity and the resulting habitat fragmentation. The collaborative Road Ecology Working Group is dedicated to reducing road mortality of Species at Risk and enhancing habitat connectivity within the Long Point Walsingham Forest.

Group priorities include:

• Raising awareness about the threat roads pose to wildlife and engaging the local community in stewardship efforts.
• Collaborating with Norfolk County to integrate road ecology guidelines into municipal operations.
• Installing and maintaining road mitigation infrastructure (e.g., fencing, ecopassages) specifically for Species at Risk amphibians and reptiles.

Partner organizations in this group include the Ontario Road Ecology Group (OREG), Norfolk County, Eco-Kare International, Long Point World Biosphere Reserve Foundation, and Canadian Wildlife Service, along with local community and naturalist groups./P>