The construction of wind farms and associated infrastructure can affect local species compositions, trophic interactions and ultimately ecosystem processes. Yet few studies have looked at the effects of wind energy on terrestrial ecosystems. This summary provides an overview of the impacts of land-based wind energy on ecosystem structure and function and highlights an ecosystem-based management approach to sustain a balance between wind energy development and environmental protection.
Effects of Land-Based Wind Energy on Ecosystems (Web Version)
Effects of Land-Based Wind Energy on Ecosystems (Print Version)