Abstract
The recreational values are closely connected to the tourism on both Djursland and Anholt. This memo describes the recreational areas and activities - on shore and offshore, in order to estimate the impacts of the wind farm project on recreational values and tourism.
Djursland is known for its many attractions, which are located within short distances of each other. Some of the main attractions are the beaches and the wasteland behind the coastline. Along the coast there are several cliffs which are of geological interest and therefore popular recreational sites as well. The marinas along the coast of Djursland are used by pleasure sailors, anglers and divers. There are several loca- tions along the coast and further from the shore which are popular sites for angling, diving and hunting. This makes the offshore activities around Djursland very diverse. On Anholt the landscape, beaches and unspoilt seaview are some of the key factors making the island a popular destination. There are only 160 residents but during summer the number of people reaches up to 6000 a day. The island has a harbour serving as an industrial harbour as well a marina.
The impacts during the construction phase are primarily connected to visual impacts, noise and restrictions in access to the project area. The safety zone of 500 metres around the project area may include the entire construction area or a rolling safety zone. This will primarily have an impact on sailors and the route of the ferry. Impacts on divers, anglers and hunters are estimated to be minor. The visual impacts and noise impacts are primarily an issue in Grenaa, due to the possible storage, handling and transportation of elements from the harbour.
During operation the primary impacts are the visual impacts. The wind farm will be visible from the coasts of Djursland and Anholt, which will change the seaview and the experience of the landscape radically. This may also result in impacts on tourism, depending on how the project is perceived. Experiences from other projects show that the tourists and the public often tend to have a positive view on similar projects due to the environmental advantages. However, it is difficult to predict the actual impacts on tourism.
Noise calculations on selected areas on land using WindPro show that the noise generated by the turbines does not affect the coastal lines of neither Djursland nor Anholt. Safety zones will be applied for the wind farm area or parts hereof. This willhave en impact on pleasure boating and to some extent diving, angling and hunting.