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Old 07-09-2009, 07:52 PM
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Re: windfarms.where are the birds?
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Originally Posted by loripo View Post
This is in the current New Scientist...
Circling turbines spell doom for vultures - environment - 06 September 2009 - New Scientist

I would have thought bogs were excellent areas for wildlife, but I'm sure someone will know about that for certain.
Yes they are indeed. EIAs for windfarms in the uplands/peatlands tend to be big documents. Have a look at the full version of the Lewis Wind EIA if you're interested. PS I did not work on the EIA for that proposal!
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