Temporary nature - a win-win for nature and developers: Tinkering with the law in order to combat biodiversity loss

C.W. Backes*, Hendrik Schoukens, A. van Kreveld

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Abstract

Temporary Nature has been pitched as a recent illustration of a more collaborative, reconciliatory approach to nature management in human-dominated landscapes. In essence, the novel concept is focused on providing more opportunities for nature development on temporarily available lands, which will subsequently be turned into a housing zone or an industrial site. By opening up these sites for nature development on a temporary basis, without hampering future developments, the concept might lead to net gains for endangered pioneer species. In doing so, Temporary Nature stands out as a remarkable win-win approach, which might help to enhance nature on lands which would, in lieu of such an instrument, remain out of reach for nature. The recent Dutch experiences with Temporary Nature have already revealed that such long-term beneficial effects effectively materialize on the ground. Even so, additional research will have to reveal the ideal circumstances under which this concept can yield an optimal outcome in terms of biodiversity gains and local acceptance.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNature driven urbanism
EditorsRob Roggema
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages43-64
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9783030267179
ISBN (Print)9783030267162
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019

Publication series

NameContemporary urban design thinking
ISSN (Electronic)2522-8404

Keywords

  • Temporary Nature
  • Safe harbor agreement
  • Reconciliation ecology
  • Pioneer species
  • EU Nature Directives

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