Ecological corridors
Biodiversity on Earth is declining. One of the reasons for this is that natural areas are becoming increasingly isolated from one another. As a result, animals have difficulty moving from one area to another, which limits their ability to find new habitats or reproduce effectively. Plants also have a harder time spreading.
To help strengthen biodiversity on and around the campus, Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 is creating two ecological corridors. These are wide green strips that connect Utrecht Science Park with the surrounding natural areas. This will create one large, continuous habitat for plants and animals.
What is an ecological corridor?
An ecological corridor is like a green oasis for animals and plants. By connecting natural areas, animals get more space to live and reproduce. Plants also spread more easily through seeds, water, or wind. These corridors help to preserve and increase biodiversity.
We design the corridors to be attractive to many species by:
- digging ponds (for example, for amphibians)
- planting trees and shrubs
- sowing flower-rich grasslands (for insects and birds)
- removing the nutrient-rich top layer of soil in some places, giving rare plants a better chance
- creating nature-friendly banks along ditches (to support more life in and around the water)
Sustainable approach
We reuse the soil excavated during the construction as much as possible, either on-site or in the surrounding meadows. This helps prevent unnecessary heavy truck traffic.
Construction in phases
The construction of the first corridor, the North-South Connection, will start in August 2025. It runs from Oostbroek estate east of De Tolakker farm to Fort Rhijnauwen.
This corridor will be built in three phases:
- Phase 1A: August 25 鈥 late October 2025
Construction of the southern part of the corridor. In this phase, we will dig ponds, sow grasslands, and plant shrubs and trees. - Phase 1B: November 鈥 December 2025
Preparatory work for the northern part. This includes moving soil and preparing the ground. - Phase 2: Early August 鈥 late October 2026
Construction of the northern part of the corridor.
In 2026 and 2027, the construction of the second corridor will follow: the East-West Connection, located south of Toulouselaan and Limalaan, towards the A27 highway. The exact schedule for this is still being developed.
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