The BGREENER project continues to advance its biodiversity enhancement actions with the installation of experimental nest boxes made from hemp fibre, a biodegradable material with low environmental impact. This initiative is part of a scientific protocol designed to assess nesting preferences of different bird species and to explore innovative solutions based on sustainable resources.

The nest boxes have been strategically placed both in hemp cultivation plots and in a control area, following technical criteria defined in the experimental design, such as orientation and installation height. This approach will enable the comparison of occupancy patterns under different conditions and ensure robust results.

Over the coming months, systematic monitoring will be carried out using camera trapping techniques to record nest occupancy, selection behaviour by birds, and breeding success. The data collected will make it possible to determine whether hemp fibre constitutes a suitable and attractive substrate for nesting.

This experimental phase will help generate comparative indicators against other materials and provide evidence on the potential of hemp as an innovative resource for the development of green infrastructure aimed at wildlife conservation.