• Build a significant amount of Green bridges across the UK to protect wildlife

• Build a significant amount of Green bridges across the UK to protect wildlife — 11 signatures. Status: rejected.

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• There are a significant amount of animals killed on roads every day; Annual road kill estimates Foxes: Up to 100,000 Badgers: Up to 50,000 Deer: Up to 50,000 Birds: Approximately 30 million Hedgehogs: About 29% of the population, which may contribute to their decline.

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• Deer-vehicle collisions cause thousands of injuries and dozens of fatalities annually, with one source estimating around 74,000 deer involved in collisions each year. • Wildlife crossings significantly reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by 85% to 95% with the help of fencing. • For example, a highway in Colorado saw a 90% decrease in animal collisions after installing seven crossings, two overpasses, and five underpasses.

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