February 20, 2007
U.K.
U.K.
PLANS to build one of the world’s biggest windfarms across vast swathes of Lewis have been dealt a devastating blow from a government agency.
Officials at Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have condemned the controversial scheme and claim aspects of the developer’s approach are ‘seriously flawed’.
The board of the quango will meet tomorrow to finalise its representations to the government over the massive scheme.
In a damning report, SNH officers deride Lewis Windpower’s (LWP) claims that building 181 giant turbines, 50 miles of roads and pylons, substations and quarries across the environmentally protected moor would not seriously hit bird species, including golden eagles, or affect their peatland habitat.
Officials recommend that objections are lodged against the scheme and condemn LWP’s assessments.
LWP is also criticised for its ‘ seriously flawed’ interpretation of the Habitats Regulations, which legally govern developments that can harm wildlife and environmentally protected land.
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Source: Daily Mail; London (UK)
Posted on: Monday, 19 February 2007, 18:00 CST
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