From afterthought to blueprint: Making wildlife-friendly linear infrastructure a design requirement, not post-hoc mitigation measures

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The framework advocates for embedding wildlife and environmental considerations in linear infrastructure planning, enhancing conservation efforts.

Integrating wildlife-friendly methods in planning promotes sustainability and protects biodiversity in sensitive areas.
The absence of early engagement with conservation agencies leads to increased costs and project delays in infrastructure development.
Present LTI planning in India disregards environmental impacts, necessitating a shift to holistic approaches for effective conservation.
Including wildlife-friendly measures from the beginning can streamline environmental clearances, leading to cost-effective and timely project completion.

Habib et al. (2025) studied this question.

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The framework advocates for embedding wildlife and environmental considerations in linear infrastructure planning, enhancing conservation efforts.