Our Work | Bay Area Puma Project
The Bay Area Puma Project's work revolves around researching Bay Area pumas and educating local residents. Our goal is to build a harmonious world.
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What the Bay Area Puma Project is
- The Bay Area Puma Project (BAPP) is a long-running conservation initiative focused on studying and protecting pumas (Puma concolor) in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. It combines field research, community education, and habitat conservation efforts.[4][5]
- Originating in the mid-2000s, BAPP is a collaboration among Felidae Conservation Fund, UCSC, and state wildlife agencies, aiming to understand puma ecology at the urban-wildland interface and to reduce human-puma conflicts.[2][4]
Why you might have heard about it in Bay Area wildlife conversations
- BAPP emphasizes habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors, particularly across the Santa Cruz Mountains, to prevent landscape-scale fragmentation and maintain viable puma populations.[1][4]
- The project also focuses on outreach to reduce human-puma conflicts and to promote coexistence through education and community engagement.[7][4]
Recent updates you can look for
- Updates on latest sightings, GPS-collar tracking results, and habitat connectivity planning often appear in BAPP’s News & Updates pages and on partner organization sites. Look for posts about corridor proposals, crossing structures, and community safety tips.[5][8]
- Local wildlife news outlets and regional science features may cover broader implications of puma movements in the Bay Area, especially around urban development and transportation planning that affect wildlife corridors.[9]
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