Glossary

This glossary includes most relevant terms used in this handbook. First version of the glossary was created during the development of the ‘Wildlife and Traffic’ handbook (Action COST 341) and it has been expanded with contributions from partners of the project Horizon 2020 ‘BISON’. Terms definitions are provided by legal texts, reference documents or by agreement between experts from both ecology and infrastructure. The organisations IENE, PIARC, UIC, and ISO have also assisted and will contribute in future updates.

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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter K.
Kerb
Edging (usually concrete) built along linear transport infrastructure to form part of the gutter. Synonym: ‘Curb’.
Keystone species
A species that plays a pivotal role in an ecosystem and upon which a large part of the community depends for survival.