Animals - Saarland: Advancing the protection of swallows and bats
The energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings is making life increasingly difficult for some bird species, bats and insects. Just in time for the start of the new building season, Saarland now wants to raise awareness for the protection of these so-called building breeders such as swifts, swallows and bats. The Ministry of the Environment, the nature conservation association Nabu, the competence center for bird protection and the state's Chamber of Architects presented a joint 100-page brochure on Thursday under the motto "Bau schlau". In it, they give planners, craftsmen, builders and homeowners recommendations on how they can protect the special living environment of these species during renovations and new builds.
"Even very small measures can make a really big difference," said Environment Minister Petra Berg (SPD). Building breeders are birds that use buildings to nest, for example. Many different species breed in shutter boxes, on window sills, behind cladding or in roof beams.
Energy-efficient roof and façade renovations are increasingly restricting the habitats of these birds as well as bat species and insects such as hornets, wasps and mason bees. "The animals are increasingly in need of housing," said Nabu Chairwoman Julia Michely. Just like the breeding sites, the species are also declining in population. The aim is to support them and raise awareness. "What do they need, what are they missing, what can we change?" However, architects are needed to implement this.
The Chamber of Architects also welcomed the joint initiative to do something for biodiversity. According to Markus Kiwitter, architect and chairman of the Saarbrücken chamber group, there is a lack of knowledge, especially among older colleagues. "In the past, there was no need to create something for building breeders because holes and niches were simply there."
According to the deputy chairman of Nabu, Karl Rudi Reiter, there is sometimes a lack of awareness among roofers, for example. He particularly criticized "sophisticated defence systems" in houses that are designed to prevent unwanted animals from settling.
The brochure therefore aims to educate and raise awareness. According to Michely, it is also the start of a "building breeding campaign". Training and information events for architects, tradespeople and homeowners are also planned.
The managing director of the Chamber of Architects, Carmen Palzer, does not think much of additional building regulations to protect building breeders. "The right way is to convince people," she said. An obligation is of little use if it is not backed up by sanctions. "Then we would also need a building-breeding police force to go and check. Nobody wants that."
Minister Berg also relies on insight rather than additional regulations. The aim is to create an awareness "that these animals do not harm and do not impair, but that they alone are a benefit for people, nature and species conservation."
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- The Nature Conservation Association Germany (NABU) in Saarland is actively participating in the initiative to protect building breeders, such as swallows and bat species.
- In Saarbrücken, the Chamber of Architects recognizes the need for more awareness about the importance of preserving the habitats of bird species and insects during construction projects.
- The BMU, SPD, and various environmental organizations are working together in Saarland to ensure the survival of bat species and other animals that face challenges due to energy-efficient renovations.
- The Ministry of the Environment in Saarland has teamed up with NABU to create a 100-page brochure titled "Bau schlau," which provides guidelines for preserving the habitats of bird species and bat species during construction projects.
- The joint initiative led by the Ministry of the Environment in Saarland aims to increase understanding about the need for nature conservation, particularly among older architects who may lack knowledge about creating habitats for building breeders.
- The decline of bat species and insects like hornets, wasps, and mason bees in Saarland is attributed to energy-efficient building renovations that eliminate their habitats, prompting calls for more awareness and action.
- The rooftop and facade renovations occurring in Saarland are causing concern among environmentalists and animal advocates who fear the loss of habitats for bird species and bat species, as well as other insects like hornets and wasps.
- Julia Michely, the NABU chairwoman in Saarland, is advocating for a "building breeding campaign" to educate architects, tradespeople, and homeowners about the importance of preserving habitats for bird species, bat species, and other insects during construction projects.
Source: www.stern.de
