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This document provides before and after aerial photos of the very southern end of the NedPower wind facility, the most recently constructed wind energy facility in the mid-Atlantic region. The project is comprised of 132 2-MW Gamesa wind turbines, each nearly 400 feet tall. Extensive clearing of forest was done to install the turbines and other project infrastructure. The average width of the area bulldozed for road corridor varies from about 75 to 100 feet.
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Impact on Landscape|
West Virginia]
Raptors and wind energy development in the Central Appalachians: Where we stand on the issue
August 17, 2008
by Katzner, Brandes, et.al.
This document provides a good summary of what information is available regarding the effect of wind turbine development on diurnal raptors. The full document, including conclusions and recommendations, can be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
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Impact on Birds|
Pennsylvania]
This statement appears on the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of the Environment website.
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Impact on Birds|
Oklahoma]
George Wallace comments before House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
July 10, 2008
by George E. Wallace
Testimony from the House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans Oversight Hearing on "Going, Going, Gone? An Assessment of the Global Decline in Bird Populations"
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Impact on Birds|
USA]
North American Symposium on Bat Research - Resolution bats and wind energy development
July 6, 2008
by North American Symposium on Bat Research
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Impact on Bats]
American Society of Mammalogists unanimous resolution: Effects of wind-energy facilities on bats and other wildlife
May, 2008
by American Society of Mammalogists
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Impact on Bats|
USA]
This brochure provides a quick, but informative, summary of the key issues pertaining to wind energy development in Virginia and the Appalachian region. The document can serve as a start point for others preparing similar information materials for their community. Click on the link(s) at the bottom of this page to view the final layout including photos.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission comments on FPL's wind proposal, St. Lucie County
May 14, 2008
by Karen Shudes
The below e-mail exchange provides insight into the possible impacts to endangered species, including Sea Turtles, should FPL win approval to erect six utility-scale turbines on Hutchinson Island, a barrier island off the coast of Florida. Originals of both e-mails can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
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Florida]
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies position statement: Wind energy impacts on wildlife and wildlife habitat
April 18, 2008
While the public and many decision-makers generally believe that wind energy is environmentally benign, it may entail significant detriments to wildlife and essential habitats, which need to be more clearly understood, and addressed. State fish and wildlife agencies should be at the forefront of cooperative development and implementation of measures to characterize, avoid, minimize and effectively mitigate the impacts of wind energy development on natural resources.
Therefore the position of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, in regard to wind energy development is to: ...
The Wildlife Society final position statement: Impacts of wind energy development on wildlife and wildlife habitat
March, 2008
by The Wildlife Society
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USA]
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