Knowledge Base

The Knowledge Base provides access to documents and information about the environmental effects of wind energy, supporting the WREN initiative. Relevant documents from around the world are compiled into a user-friendly table that displays all content available in Tethys. Results can be narrowed using the keyword filters on the right, or with search terms entered in the text box, including targeted searches (e.g., org:DOE, author:copping). Content may also be sorted alphabetically by clicking on column headers. Some entries will appear on the next page.

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Title Author Date Content Type Technology Stressor Receptor
Reconciling climate action with the need for biodiversity protection, restoration and rehabilitation Gorman, C.; Torsney, A.; Gaughran, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Habitat Change Birds, Physical Environment, Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Legal & Policy
Spatial co-occurrence between wind power and boreal forestlands with lichen important for reindeer browsing Lundmark, E. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Physical Environment, Terrestrial Mammals
Land-Based Wind Energy Siting: A Foundational and Technical Resource Christol, C.; Oteri, F.; Laurienti, M. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Physical Environment, Terrestrial Mammals, Human Dimensions, Stakeholder Engagement, Visual Impacts
The clash between biodiversity protection and renewable energy development in the European Union with reference to the Habitats and the Birds Directive s Aikaterini, N. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind, Fixed Offshore Wind Collision, Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions, Climate Change, Legal & Policy
Landscape features associated to wind farms increase mammalian predator abundance and ground-nest predation Gomez-Catasus, J.; Barrero, A.; Reverter, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Engineered ecologies: Addressing energy infrastructure impacts on wildlife habitat & movement Baker, L. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
The Indirect Impacts of Wind Farms on Terrestrial Mammals: Insights from the Disturbance and Exclusion Effects on Wolves (Canis lupus) da Costa, G.; Paula, J.; Petrucci-Fonseca, F.; et al. Book Chapter Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Avoidance Terrestrial Mammals
15 years of wolf monitoring plans at wind farm areas in Portugal. What do we know? Where should we go? da Costa, G.; Petrucci-Fonseca, F.; Álvares, F. Presentation Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Do Terrestrial Animals Avoid Areas Close to Turbines in Functioning Wind Farms in Agricultural Landscapes? Łopucki, R.; Klich, D.; Gielarek, S. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Attraction, Avoidance, Collision, Displacement Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Wildlife and Wind Farms - Conflicts and Solutions, Volume 1. Onshore: Potential Effects Perrow, M. Book Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change, Noise Bats, Birds, Ecosystem Processes, Physical Environment, Invertebrates, Reptiles, Terrestrial Mammals
Framework for strategic wind farm site prioritisation based on modelled wolf reproduction habitat in Croatia Passoni, G.; Rowcliffe, J.; Whiteman, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Effects of Wind Turbines on Spatial Distribution of the European Hamster Łopucki, R.; Perzanowski, K. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Landscape design: Integrating ecological, social, and economic considerations into conservation planning Bartuszevige, A.; Taylor, K.; Daniels, A.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions
Impacts of wind power infrastructure development on semi-domesticated reindeer and reindeer husbandry Skarin, A.; Sandström, P.; Alam, M.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Wind farm prioritisation based on potential impacts on wolf (Canis lupus) habitat in Croatia Passoni, G. Thesis Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Sage grouse war tests limits of partnership in West Lavelle, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Justice, Legal & Policy
Black Bears (Ursus americanus) as a Novel Potential Predator of Agassiz's Desert Tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) at a California Wind Energy Facility Lovich, J.; Delaney, D.; Briggs, J.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals, Reptiles
Spatial Ecology of Female Mule Deer in an Area Proposed for Wind Energy Development Webb, S.; Dzialak, M.; Houchen, D.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Is there Room for All of Us? Renewable Energy and Xerospermophilus mohavensis Inman, R.; Esque, T.; Nussear, K.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Searchlight Wind Energy Project Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy Tetra Tech Inc. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy
Criterion Wind Project Avian Protection Plan Young, D.; Tidhar, D. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions, Birds, Bats
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Guidance Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Collision, Displacement, Habitat Change Bats, Birds, Terrestrial Mammals, Human Dimensions
Best Management Practices for siting, developing, operating, and monitoring renewable energy in the Intermountain West: A Conservationist's Guide Jones, A. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Displacement, Collision, Avoidance, Attraction Terrestrial Mammals, Raptors, Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions, Ground-Nesting Birds, Birds, Bats
Keeping the West Wild: Conservation and Rapid Energy Development Fargione, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Avoidance, Habitat Change Birds, Ground-Nesting Birds, Passerines, Environmental Justice, Legal & Policy
Depth Space and the Theory of Depth Space Control Power Cai, Y. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Human Dimensions, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Justice, Legal & Policy
Assessing ecological responses of wolves to wind power plants in Portugal: methodological constrains and conservation implications Álvares, F.; Rio-Maior, H.; Roque, S.; et al. Presentation Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Noise Terrestrial Mammals
The Impacts of Roads and other Infrastructure on Mammal and Bird Populations: A Meta-Analysis Benitez-Lopez, A.; Alkemade, R.; Verweij, P. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals, Birds
Expansion of Hitra Wind-Power Plant - Consequences Related to Wildlife Except Birds Veiberg, V.; Pedersen, H. Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Response of Rocky Mountain Elk (Cervus elaphus) to Wind-power Development Walter, W.; Leslie, D.; Jenks, J. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
A Bird and Small Mammal BACI and IG Design Studies in a Wind Farm in Malpica (Spain) de Lucas, M.; Janss, G.; Ferrer, M. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Birds, Terrestrial Mammals
Impacts on Wildlife and Government Responsibilities for Regulating Development and Protecting Wildlife Office, United States Government Accountability Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change, Displacement, Collision, Avoidance Legal & Policy, Human Dimensions, Birds, Bats
Effects of Wind Turbines on Area Use and Behaviour of Semi-Domestic Reindeer in Enclosures Flydal, K.; Eftestol, S.; Reimers, E.; et al. Journal Article Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Displacement, Habitat Change Terrestrial Mammals
Interim Guidelines to Avoid and Minimize Wildlife Impacts from Wind Turbines US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Report Wind Energy, Land-Based Wind Habitat Change Human Dimensions, Legal & Policy

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