Habitat connectivity describes how easily species can travel between the places they need for feeding, breeding, and shelter. Fragmented landscapes result in isolated populations, declining biodiversity, and weaker ecosystem resilience. Through improved connectivity, we can restore functional ecological networks, helping wildlife to move, thrive, and adapt to environmental change.

We are mapping habitat connectivity across the Weald to Waves corridor and the rest of Sussex, using five “Champion Species” that represent the needs of a wide range of wildlife. This approach enables us to plan and deliver habitat creation and restoration that supports biodiversity recovery and a connected, healthy landscape.

Our Habitat Connectivity Modelling uses modelling techniques to map and understand how wildlife moves across Sussex. By combining land use data, the movement behaviour of our “Champion Species”, and pressures such as light pollution and roads, we can pinpoint areas where habitat fragmentation is limiting wildlife movement.