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Avoiding ecological ‘constraints’ in wind energy

Conference Paper

Title: Avoiding ecological ‘constraints’ in wind energy
Author:
Hayes, G.; Gove, B.; Whitaker, S.
Publication Date:
Event Name:
35th Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment
Event Location:
Florence, Italy
Pages:
6
Affiliation
BirdLife International, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Technology:
Wind Energy
Stressor:
Collision, Displacement
Receptor:
Birds, Human Dimensions, Marine Spatial Planning
Language:
English

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Hayes, G.; Gove, B.; Whitaker, S. (2015). Avoiding ecological ‘constraints’ in wind energy. Paper presented at 35th Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment, Florence, Italy.
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TY - CONF
TI - Avoiding ecological ‘constraints’ in wind energy
AU - Hayes, G
AU - Gove, B
AU - Whitaker, S
T2 - 35th Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment
C1 - Florence, Italy
AB - Significant investment in wind energy has been planned on a global scale. While the extent and rate of the development of this sector raises challenges for the industry, with careful planning the needs of society could be met through wind energy without developing in areas where significant environmental damage could occur. This paper will focus on the potential to avoid impacts of wind farm developments on avian fauna through strategic planning, site selection, environmental impact assessment, mitigation (including shut-down-on-demand) and collaboration to help the industry achieve ecological sustainability. We will focus on the work of BirdLife International and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and draw on case studies from research by these two organisations within the European context. While much data exists to guide planning and siting of wind farms, better collaboration between developers, national and local governments, consultants, and Non-Government Organisations is needed in order to share data and increase the degree to which it is incorporated into planning decisions.
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LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Collision
KW - Displacement
KW - Birds
KW - Human Dimensions
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Abstract

Significant investment in wind energy has been planned on a global scale. While the extent and rate of the development of this sector raises challenges for the industry, with careful planning the needs of society could be met through wind energy without developing in areas where significant environmental damage could occur. This paper will focus on the potential to avoid impacts of wind farm developments on avian fauna through strategic planning, site selection, environmental impact assessment, mitigation (including shut-down-on-demand) and collaboration to help the industry achieve ecological sustainability. We will focus on the work of BirdLife International and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and draw on case studies from research by these two organisations within the European context. While much data exists to guide planning and siting of wind farms, better collaboration between developers, national and local governments, consultants, and Non-Government Organisations is needed in order to share data and increase the degree to which it is incorporated into planning decisions.