If environmental constraints are properly considered during site selection and throughout infrastructure design iterations, wind farms can have minimal impact on flora and fauna.
The risk to birds, other animals and plants is carefully assessed during the rigorous environmental planning requirements for wind farm developments. This includes an analysis of bird flight paths and local species populations, as well as careful investigation of protected vegetation.
These studies are conducted at different times of year to ensure seasonality is considered. Armed with this knowledge, wind turbine layouts are carefully designed to avoid or minimise any impacts.
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