Link of an Important Regional Wildlife Corridor

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      'Peabody Open Space Plan 2006':   area "may be considered as part of a larger wildlife corridor system, allowing pathways for animal migration.  As the observations of bird life in Peabody suggest, the large tract of public and private land in South Peabody serves as a route for over 144 species of migrating birds.... This area, along with open areas in the neighboring cities of Lynn and Salem, is a significant regional resource that supports a great variety of wildlife."

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When looking at an aerial map from above, Spring Pond Woods appears to be a link between areas on the coast and inland.  If these wooded areas were cut off, a big concern would be that 'Important Bird Areas' and sanctuaries near the coastline would become more isolated if the wildlife corridor link was broken?  Is there an expert looking at this more closely?