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Effects of development of wind energy and associated changes in land use on bird densities in upland areas
Author: Fernández‐Bellon, Darío; et al.
Wind farm effects on birds in upland areas are guild specific and mediated by changes in land use associated with wind farm construction.
More »Bird and bat species’ global vulnerability to collision mortality at wind farms revealed through a trait-based assessment
Author: Thaxter, Chris; et al.
Abstract – Mitigation of anthropogenic climate change involves deployments of renewable energy worldwide, including wind farms, which can pose a significant collision risk to volant animals. Most studies into the collision risk between species and wind turbines, however, have taken place in industrialized countries. Potential effects for many locations and species therefore remain unclear. To redress this gap, we conducted a systematic literature review of recorded collisions between birds and bats and wind turbines within developed countries. We related collision . . .
More »American Bird Conservancy letters to EDF Renewables: Vista Mountain project
Author: Hutchins, Michael
I am writing again to express American Bird Conservancy’s (ABC’s) serious concern over EDF Renewable’s proposed Vista Mountain Wind Power Project in the sensitive Texas Hill Country/Cross Timbers region (in Hamilton, Coryell, Lampasas and Mills Counties) and associated high voltage lines and towers to connect it to the existing grid. This is the second letter we have written; the purpose of this correspondence is to point out some additional concerns. ABC is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit membership organization whose mission . . .
More »Understanding bird collisions at wind farms: An updated review on the causes and possible mitigation strategies
Author: Marques, Ana Teresa; et al.
Highlights: Bird collisions with turbines are a result of species-, site- and wind farm-specific factors. High collision risk is explained by a combination of factors, not single ones. Not all factors that influence the risk of collision are considered in assessments. Future research should focus on assessing the effectiveness of mitigation strategies. Abstract: Bird mortality due to collisions with wind turbines is one of the major ecological concerns associated with wind farms. Data on the factors influencing collision risk and . . .
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