{"id":6950,"date":"2020-01-23T19:06:41","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T19:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2020-01-27T18:32:11","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T18:32:11","slug":"how-building-a-house-impacts-wildlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cwf-fcf.org\/index.php\/en\/how-building-a-house-impacts-wildlife\/","title":{"rendered":"How Building a House Impacts Wildlife"},"content":{"rendered":"

Help to conserve wildlife during your construction project<\/h2>\n

Building a new home is an exciting project for many Canadians \u2013 but chances are your property is already home to a number of our wildlife friends. If you\u2019re planning to build a house, it\u2019s important to take steps to be a good neighbour to the existing species and habitat on your property.<\/p>\n

Before Construction<\/h3>\n
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Before clearing your site for construction, inspect all buildings for wildlife that could be safely, humanely removed by professionals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A construction project often begins by tearing down existing structures or clearing away inconvenient habitat, which can disrupt or harm wildlife. In winter, species such as the Big Brown Bat may be overwintering in an empty building. These mammals may be unable to escape the building before it\u2019s torn down, and if they do manage to leave, they may be unable to find an alternative hibernation site before freezing to death. In spring and summer, bird species such as the threatened Barn Swallow or endangered Chimney Swift are building nests in existing structures, or caring for newborn chicks that are too vulnerable to survive the destruction of their nests.<\/p>\n

Before clearing your site for construction, inspect all buildings for wildlife that could be safely, humanely removed by professionals. Not only is this the kindest approach, it can also be a legal requirement. Canada\u2019s Species at Risk Act<\/em> and Migratory Birds Convention Act<\/em> protect some of the species that can be harmed by construction and may require you to obtain a permit before starting your project.<\/p>\n

During Construction<\/h3>\n
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The light from ongoing construction can disrupt species\u2019 feeding or breeding behaviours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The noise and light from ongoing construction can disrupt species\u2019 feeding or breeding behaviours, and the disruption of the land can divide large habitats into smaller ones, impacting species that rely on spacious habitat. An active construction site can also attract wildlife to an unsafe area. Make sure you don\u2019t have any tempting food waste or scraps near the worksite. The construction crew should drain or block off any contaminated water sources, and they should ensure that wildlife can\u2019t access bins, boxes, pipes, materials or piles of rubble.<\/p>\n

After Construction<\/h3>\n
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Make your property an oasis for wildlife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once your new home<\/a> is complete, why not make your property an oasis for wildlife. You can help to conserve our species and mitigate some of the harm caused by construction. Planting a pollinator-friendly garden<\/a>, installing a bat box<\/a>, providing a soggy spot for butterflies<\/a>, offering nutrient-rich seed<\/a> for birds, and building a brush pile<\/a> are just a few ways you can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Have you ever built a home? Let us know how you helped to protect wildlife during construction.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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