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Part 1: When and how to compensate for environmental harm (offshore wind)

Guidance

Title: Part 1: When and how to compensate for environmental harm (offshore wind)
Author:
UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Publication Date:
Pages:
17
Technology:
Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind
Language:
English

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Citation

UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (2026). Part 1: When and how to compensate for environmental harm (offshore wind).
TY - RPRT
TI - Part 1: When and how to compensate for environmental harm (offshore wind)
AU - UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
AB - This guidance applies to offshore wind and associated projects that are expected to adversely affect certain protected marine sites.Part 1 explains:which plans and projects must provide compensationhow to get advicehow to identify appropriate compensation measuresusing the Marine Recovery Fundother considerations that may affect compensationPart 2: Compensation hierarchy and evidence required (offshore wind)
DA - 2026/05//
PY - 2026
SP - 17
UR - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/offshore-wind-compensating-for-environmental-harm
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
ER -
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Abstract

This guidance applies to offshore wind and associated projects that are expected to adversely affect certain protected marine sites.

Part 1 explains:

  • which plans and projects must provide compensation
  • how to get advice
  • how to identify appropriate compensation measures
  • using the Marine Recovery Fund
  • other considerations that may affect compensation

Part 2: Compensation hierarchy and evidence required (offshore wind)