Alphen-Chaam residents honored for protecting bats and boosting local biodiversity
Residents in Alphen-Chaam are making a difference for protected bats by installing bat boxes or opening attics as roosts. The municipality celebrated their efforts, highlighting how small actions can strengthen local nature and biodiversity.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Alphen-Chaam (Noord-Brabant) |
| Initiative | Installation of bat boxes and attic access for bats |
| Event | Appreciation event for participating residents |
| Resident Involvement | Sharing knowledge, placing informational boards, and hosting bat roosts |
| Protected Species | Bats (affected by home insulation) |
| Goal | Strengthen biodiversity and provide new roosting spots for bats |
The municipality of Alphen-Chaam plays a key role in protecting local wildlife, particularly species like bats that are affected by urban development. By organizing initiatives and events, it encourages community involvement in preserving biodiversity and supporting protected animals.
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Appreciation event for residents helping bats
When insulating homes, bats can lose their roosts in cavity walls or roofs. To help these protected animals, the municipality installs bat boxes and, in some cases, creates access to attics where bats can roost and fly. The municipality of Alphen-Chaam organized an appreciation event for residents who have installed a bat box on their property or made their attic available as a roosting spot for bats.
During the event, an engaging and interesting conversation arose about nature, biodiversity, and residents' involvement in their living environment. One resident shared: “Since retiring, we’ve become increasingly engaged with nature and animals. This is a great way for us to help them along.”
Some residents also share their knowledge with neighbors. For example, information boards were placed at a home during Halloween to explain bats and their roosts. “We love showing what a bat box is and how beneficial bats are.”
The municipality greatly values the efforts of these residents. Thanks to their involvement, bats gain new homes, and biodiversity in Alphen-Chaam is strengthened.