Biodiversity Plan 2025–2035 for the Municipality of Nuenen
Biodiversity is under threat. Biodiversity refers to all the different species of plants, animals, and small organisms (such as insects and bacteria) that live together in a given area. In the municipality of Nuenen, too, we are seeing a decline in the number of plants and animals. We want to stop this. That is why the municipality has developed a biodiversity plan. It outlines what we will do to protect, restore, and strengthen nature, and to better connect these elements with one another.
Why biodiversity is important
With this plan, the municipality aims to promote greater biodiversity. In this way, we are working to create a healthy and pleasant living environment for our residents.
The plan stems from the 2020–2026 Green Space Management Plan, in which biodiversity is a key focus. The Environmental Vision also states that we aim to protect and enhance nature, with a focus on nature, climate, culture, and recreation. The biodiversity plan puts these plans into concrete terms by setting goals and outlining steps for the next ten years.
What will the municipality do?
Over the next ten years, the municipality will actively work to increase biodiversity. These are the main goals:
- Working together to restore, improve, and connect natural areas;
- Ensuring a strong and healthy natural environment, both in rural areas and in the villages;
- Engaging residents and organizations in nature;
- Make more room for plants and animals when planning and managing areas.
The municipality comprises various types of areas, such as stream valleys, reclaimed marshlands, newly reclaimed lands, farmsteads and settlements, and villages and town centers. For each area, we determine which measures are most appropriate.
We regularly check to see if the measures are working. If necessary, we adjust the plan.
Together with residents and partners
The municipality can’t do this alone. That’s why we work together with residents, farmers, businesses, volunteers, and environmental organizations. We support good ideas and seek out opportunities for collaboration.
We focus primarily on municipal properties, such as parks and public spaces. In other areas, we encourage property owners to get involved as well—for example, by offering advice or providing grants.
Want to contribute?
Would you like to do something to help the environment? You can!
You can apply for a grant to make your home or garden greener. Explore the options at:
Grants for greening initiatives | Municipality of Nuenen