Ramboll的动态

Step into the Batcave this Halloween and learn more about the world of bats from our Market Director of Biodiversity, Martin Kielland! ???? ? This spooky season, we speak to our very own “Batman” on the importance of bat conservation and what we do at Ramboll to protect them ?? ? Q: What role do bats play in our ecosystem, and why is it important to protect them? A: Bats are vital insectivores, consuming moths, mosquitoes, beetles, and spiders, thus maintaining a balanced insect population, including pest control. Some species specialise in nectar-feeding, pollinating flowers like agave, bananas, and mangoes, crucial for our food production. ? Q: What threats are bats facing today? A: The primary threat to bats is habitat loss. They often roost in old trees, but these are cut down prematurely for timber or due to safety concerns during storms. Modern buildings lack suitable roosting spaces, and urban development eradicates habitats. Traffic poses a risk as bats cross roads at low altitudes. Wind turbines can be fatal if too close. Caves, critical for bats, are disturbed by human activities. ? Q: How does your team address these challenges? A: Ramboll's specialists identify suitable trees for bats based on crevices, bark, and damage that bats can use. Arborists are hired to inspect thoroughly, sometimes detecting bats by their unique scent. Acoustic detectors map possible habitats and species. This data guides habitat preservation and mitigation measures for wind farms. Increasing turbine cut-in speed to 5 m/s reduces the risk to bats. ? Q: What interests you about bat conservation? A: Bats have a fascinating biology because of their use of echolocation. Their role as biodiversity indicators in forests also interests me, as they rely on old trees also housing other threatened species. ? Q: How can the public contribute to bat conservation? A: Keep the old trees in your gardens and cities, as they provide vital bat habitats. When trees are sick, leave as much of the trunk as possible, and plant your garden with native plants and trees to attract insects. Reduce lights along the roads as bats are attracted to the insects there, causing a high risk of collision with traffic. Q: Will Batman be your Halloween costume this year? A: I am very interested in bats, but I’m a freshwater biologist at heart….so dressing as a monster fish would be more me ?? ? #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Bats #BatConservation #Biodiversity