Biodiversity enhancement in an industrial landscape
Our Heat operations are often situated near urban areas, and the land surrounding our power plants can be utilised to support urban ecology.
Short facts
- Diemen, Netherlands
- Insects, plants, and birds
- Nature protection and enhancement
- Continuous
In Diemen, we have collaborated with FREE Nature (Foundation for Restoring European Ecosystems) to manage two nature reserves (unused industrial land) located around our power plant.
Together with FREE Nature, we continuously seek opportunities to support local wildlife. Ecologists conduct annual visits to monitor the animals and plants. Additionally, we have Highland cows grazing on unused industrial land.
These cows are conservation grazers, meaning they help maintain and restore natural habitats. By grazing in a controlled manner, they aim to manage vegetation, prevent overgrowth, and support biodiversity.
More about biodiversity
Biodiversity and nature protection are a priority at Vattenfall. It is one of the focus areas in our environmental policy and therefore also a central part in our environmental work.
See also
Sustainable biomass sourcing
Biomass is a crucial energy source and a key component in the effort to phase out fossil fuels.
Enhancing marine biodiversity: nature inclusive design at Hollandse Kust Zuid
Nature-inclusive offshore wind design adds features to support native species.
Restoring peatlands: forest to bog transformation in the UK
At two sites in the UK, Vattenfall has been converting land previously under commercial conifer plantations into open peatland habitats.