Oirschot simplifies home renovations with protected species mapping
Residents of Oirschot can soon renovate or insulate their homes more easily, as the municipality launches a study to map protected animal species. This initiative eliminates the need for individual checks, saving time and money for homeowners.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Organization | Eco Veldwerk |
| Municipality | Oirschot |
| Species Studied | Bats, house sparrows, swiftlets, stone martens |
| Locations | Oirschot, De Beerzen, Spoordonk, Stille Wille |
| Duration | April to mid-October 2026 |
| Contact | info@oirschot.nl, 0499 58 33 33 |
| Goal | Simplify home renovations and insulation |
The municipality of Oirschot is responsible for implementing the Species Management Plan (SMP) to balance urban development with wildlife protection. By conducting this research, the municipality aims to streamline administrative processes for residents while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Research into protected animal species
Starting in April 2026, Eco Veldwerk will conduct a field study on behalf of the municipality of Oirschot as part of the Species Management Plan (SMP) to investigate protected animal species within the built-up area. Examples of these species include bats, house sparrows, swiftlets, and stone martens. The study will map where these animals live to ensure their continued protection. The SMP will also make it easier to insulate and renovate homes.
Why this research?
Currently, anyone wishing to renovate or insulate their home must first have a study conducted to check for the presence of protected animals. This takes time and money. With this SMP research, the municipality will map all protected species in one go. This means that separate studies for each project will no longer be necessary, making renovations and insulation much simpler.
What will you notice?
From April onwards, researchers from Eco Veldwerk will be walking and cycling through Oirschot, De Beerzen, Spoordonk, and Stille Wille. They will observe buildings and look for places where animals might nest. Sometimes, they will use equipment such as thermal imaging cameras or bat detectors. The researchers may also be active in the evenings or at night and will wear colored vests with the Eco Veldwerk logo. They will never enter private property. The study will run until mid-October 2026.
If you have any questions, you can contact us via info@oirschot.nl or by phone at 0499 58 33 33.