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This basic integrated house sparrow brick is designed for house sparrows and can be easily incorporated into masonry.
Within this product range, similar provisions are also available for other target species, such as the GZP2 (swift), SPP1 (starling), VLP1 (butterfly), ISP1 (insects), and HOP1 (semicavity breeders). This allows a cohesive design approach for multiple species within one product range.
Suitable for
This house sparrow box has been specifically designed for the mitigation of house sparrow nesting sites. The nest box can be installed either in clusters or individually. In addition to house sparrows, great tits and other tit species may also use this box.
Design
The nest box is made from woodcrete. During the design process, specific attention was paid to the depth of the box. Thanks to its limited depth, the box can also be integrated effectively into the façades of houses with limited space within the walls.
Because of its discreet design, the nest box can be installed in almost any façade type.
If the box is installed slightly recessed, it can be finished with brick slips or render, allowing it to be integrated completely invisibly into the façade. Several boxes can also be incorporated into the façade at different locations.
Importance of nest boxes
Current methods of renovation and construction are reducing the available space for house sparrows to settle and nest. An integrated nest box that can be incorporated into masonry therefore provides an effective way to offer house sparrows a suitable nesting site.
House sparrow boxes are best placed between 3m and 12m high. Whereby positions at the height of the eaves (about 6m) are most preferred. Position house sparrows preferably on cold facades (north/east). Make sure there is enough space under the nest box. House sparrow boxes work best if there is greenery near the box (within 10m). For a more detailed explanation, see Unitura’s Handbook .
House sparrow boxes are artificial habitats specially designed to provide house sparrows with a place to stay in places where they do not naturally occur. Arcadis’ mitigation catalog and BIJ12’s knowledge documents show the physical requirements that house sparrows have for their habitat. Examples of house sparrow boxes include the HMT1 and the HMP2.
Mitigation projects under the Nature Conservation Act distinguish between permanent and temporary house sparrow boxes. Usually, temporary house sparrow boxes are first offered in the immediate vicinity of a building that is being demolished or renovated. House sparrows can then temporarily move to these hives until permanent house sparrow hives become available in the new or renovated building. Typically, house sparrow boxes can only be considered “permanent” if they are very durable (have the same lifespan as a building) and if they are part of the building’s architecture (the boxes should not be easily removed).
Temporary house sparrow boxes are house sparrow boxes intended as a temporary refuge for house sparrows. Mitigation projects under the Nature Conservation Act distinguish between permanent and temporary house sparrow boxes. Usually, temporary house sparrow boxes are first offered in the immediate vicinity of a building that is being demolished or renovated. House sparrows can then temporarily move to these boxes until the permanent house sparrow boxes become available.
We are happy to assist you with issues surrounding nature inclusivity.
