Room to Roam Community Science Project

Join Los Padres ForestWatch’s community science project and help us collect data on wildlife sightings and roadkill, all by using our free mobile survey!

The Problem

Many of our beloved species are suffering the consequences of habitat fragmentation due to urban development. Landscapes that were once open and connected are now carved up by freeways, cities, and agriculture, exposing wildlife to dangerous conditions that can lead to vehicle collisions when traversing these fragmented habitats. Every year, we lose countless animals to wildlife-vehicle collisions, many of which could be preventable with better protections for wildlife corridors and habitats.

The Solution

Using the power of community, ForestWatch’s community science project will help us collect good-quality data on wildlife sightings and roadkill occurrences. This data will help us understand regional hotspots of wildlife mortality due to wildlife-vehicle collisions. ForestWatch will use the results to guide local land-use planning processes to ensure that wildlife and critical corridors are protected for generations to come.

To get started, visit our website to watch our training materials and download our survey. Only a smartphone device is needed. No wildlife experience required.