Animals in nature are finding it increasingly difficult due to climate change: floods and prolonged periods of drought and heat threaten their well-being. The layout of the Dutch landscape also often makes it difficult for these animals to flee from extreme weather conditions. More targeted measures are therefore needed so that wild animals can also survive in these types of situations. The RDA writes this in the exploration A means of escape for wild animals.
Based on this exploration, the RDA is considering measures for both the short term (the construction of water wells and traffic islands, etc.) and the long term (adjustments to the landscape such as an increase in the groundwater level and the construction of connecting zones, etc.). The council wants to discuss this with site managers and other parties involved. This makes it possible to visualize what is possible in practice.