{"id":11951,"date":"2024-03-14T09:37:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfp.nl\/?p=11951"},"modified":"2024-03-14T09:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:37:56","slug":"apenheul-an-oasis-of-conservation-and-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfp.nl\/en\/news-and-cases\/apenheul-an-oasis-of-conservation-and-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Apenheul: an oasis of conservation and sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Apenheul, a beautiful park located in Apeldoorn, is not only home to several species of monkeys and great apes, but also a model of sustainability, making it the ideal location for a CFP Green Buildings office. In an interview with park manager Erwin Cheizoo and Apenheul Foundation project manager Miriam Glazenburg, we looked at the park\u2019s commitment to sustainability and their ongoing efforts to contribute to a better world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSustainability is in our DNA,\u201d says Erwin. \u201cOur mission and vision are all about conservation and species preservation. Because you can’t do conservation without thinking about sustainability.\u201d\u00a0Apenheul<\/a> takes this seriously, where sustainability is not just a buzzword, but an integral part of their operations. \u201cIt is woven into our organisation,\u201d Miriam adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A number of major projects are planned in the near future, in which CFP has been involved as a consultant. Miriam explains: \u201cLast year, we switched to LED lighting throughout the park. And heat pumps are planned for the coming year. Solar panels are also still on the agenda, starting with The St@art, the building where CFP also has one of their offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Sustainability is not only necessary for conservation. The rise in all costs also makes it necessary to signi\ufb01cantly reduce energy costs. That is why we have brought some major sustainability projects forward.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n– Miriam Glazenburg, project manager at Apenheul<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n At Apenheul, sustainability is not limited to the park\u2019s own premises. Worldwide, the Foundation supports various nature conservation projects through the Apenheul Nature Conservation Fund, to which substantial sums of money are contributed annually. Erwin: \u201cThe activities include things like research on various populations, but also local education. That way, locals learn how they themselves can contribute to the conservation of their country\u2019s beautiful nature and wildlife, such as through reforestation.\u201dSustainability at the heart of the mission<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Apenheul also involves its visitors in sustainability education. Miriam: \u201cIn the park, we provide a lot of information about the animals and their habitats and children see how beautifully the animals move around in our park. They learn in a playful way how important it is to respect and preserve nature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n