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Developing a large wind energy project in a Natura 2000 area. Programme Introduction The Project Environmental Regulations General Review Framework Birds and Bats General Conclusion and Forecast. Janneke Wijnia-Lemstra. The Project. Project location 80 – 100 wind turbines
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Developing a large wind energy project in a Natura 2000 area • Programme • Introduction • The Project • Environmental Regulations • General Review Framework • Birds and Bats • General Conclusion and Forecast Janneke Wijnia-Lemstra
The Project • Project location • 80 – 100 wind turbines • Onshore and nearshore • 3 MW and/or 6 MW
Environmental Regulations • Bird & Habitat Directive • Natura 2000 Directive • Dutch laws on flora and fauna • Dutch laws on land use
General Review Framework • Estimation of deaths • Changes in size and quality of habitat area • Increase/decrease of food and quality of food
Birds and Bats • Risk of collision • Effects on resting and foraging birds and bats • Barrier effects
General Conclusion and Forecast • It is possible to realize a large wind energy project in a Natura 2000 area, but a lot of ecological research is required. • Permit procedures will start this year. • Realization of the project expected in 2012/2013.
More Information • Stand EWEC 2009: 3600 • Contact: • Koepel Windenergie Noordoostpolder • Postbus 1063 • 8300 BB EMMELOORD • Janneke Wijnia-Lemstra • M: 06 – 531 96 777 • E: secretaris@windkoepelnop.nl • W: www.windkoepelnop.nl