Blum - Moving Ideas for Sustainability

53 Operational environmental and energy goals in the area of biodiversity Additional measures 304–1 • Investigating the connection between our sites and protected areas • Upgrading retention areas that contribute to flood protection during concept development phase • Considering and planning for biotope areas in the case of new builds • Cooperating with regional networks on biodiversity issues • Establishing standards for the Vorarlberg area Ongoing ecological improvement of existing green spaces • Converting lawns into biodiversity areas • Planting a mix of native fast and slow-growing trees • Planting bushes and shrubs typical for the location to provide shelter and nesting places for animals • Creating food supplies with suitable planting • Connecting green spaces to existing green zones to create corridors for animals • Training employees to look after these areas • Adjusting outdoor lighting for greater efficiency Creation of offsetting areas • Creating green roofs • Checking the viability of green façades • Removing concrete surfaces from car parks • Narrowing and removing concrete surfaces from existing paths where possible