Global News - March 2008
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Road closed to help rare toads breed
Mon 17 March 2008 13:30 UK — Europe,Reptiles
Environmentalists have shut a road in Wales to allow rare frogs, toads and newts to safely get to a lake where they breed.
The BBC has reported that a road leading to Llandrindod Wells in Powys will be closed for over three weeks to aid the breeding season of the animals.
Since 1970, the local population of frogs, toads and newts has declined by nearly two thirds and experts have suggested that some of the creatures are struggling to reach breeding grounds as a result of newly-built roads.
Gareth Morgan, board member for Powys Council, explained to the BBC that the local authority had a statutory duty to help conserve biodiversity.
He added: "This is a perfect example of how we can make a real difference to our local wildlife with a relatively small amount of effort."
Biodiversity officer Emma Durward added to the broadcaster: "Toads are faithful to the same breeding site, returning year after year.
"Unfortunately, this means that lethal obstacles situated along their annual migration routes, such as busy roads, could pose a significant threat to the long-term survival of the population."
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