Local residents in Offenhausen: End with bird droppings and noise!

Local residents in Offenhausen: End with bird droppings and noise!

The residents of Schwabenstraße in the Neu-Ulm district of Offenhausen are frustrated in view of increasing noise pollution and contamination by bird droppings. The residents are awakened by the noises of the birds particularly early in the morning, while they leave their legacies on streets and sidewalks.

In order to draw attention to your concerns, the residents initiate a Online petition. Your demand is clearly aimed at the city administration: the problem must finally be taken seriously, and measures must be taken to improve the situation.

Health risks and proposed solutions

In the notes to the petition, the residents not only emphasize the disorders from the noise, but also warn of possible health risks. The initiator of the petition emphasizes that some bird species can transmit diseases such as histoplasmosis and cryptocococose caused by contact with bird droppings. The petition therefore not only demands measures against the noises, but also offers suggestions for solutions.

A suggestion includes the installation of noise barriers and regular cleaning actions to minimize the harassment by bird droppings. It is also recommended to make harmless deterrent for the birds in order to drive them out of the area.

The city administration reacted to the complaints of the residents and emphasizes that it has been actively doing the problems for several years. Existing nests are partially removed and potential nesting materials in trees and shrubs are removed. The walking and cycle paths under trees are also cleaned regularly.

Restrictions

Nevertheless, there is an important restriction for the city administration: seed crows are protected by European law. In order to be able to take measures, the city requires approval by the higher nature conservation authority. These legal provisions represent a hurdle for the implementation of the measures.

In order to fight the situation effectively, the city administration has also involved the municipal housing association Nuwog. This society manages numerous buildings in Schwabstrasse and is also in constant contact with the government of Swabia's government in Augsburg to exchange ideas about Best Practices.

In addition, the employees in the town hall are lively exchange with other municipalities who have similar problems with seeds to search for solutions together. The experts try to find creative ways to meet the concerns of the residents while they have to comply with the legal framework at the same time.