Ecology connectivity
The term ‘ecology connectivity’ refers to; ‘…a measure of the functional availability of the habitats needed for a particular species to move through a given area. Examples include the flight lines used by bats to travel between roosts whilst foraging.'
Ref The HS2 London-West Midlands Environmental Statement, published by the Department for Transport in November 2013.
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