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Review of the impacts of onshore wind energy development on biodiversity
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Reviews existing information on the impacts of wind energy developments on biodiversity, including birds, bats and habitats. Also looks at whether further actions are required to ensure that whilst NI’s renewable energy targets are met, the legislation protecting NI’s priority species or habitats are also adhered to.
Document History
Report prepared by the Natural Heritage Research Partnership (NHRP) between Quercus, Queen’s University Belfast and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) for the Research and Development Series No. 14/02.
Author
Tosh, D., Montgomery, W. I. and Reid, N.
Publisher Information
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency is an agency within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. They were previously known as Environment and Heritage Service. They advise on and implement the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland, by carrying out a range of activities, which promote the Government's key themes of sustainable development, biodiversity and climate change.
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