Developing a large wind energy project in a Natura 2000 area

Programme• Introduction• The Project• Environmental

Regulations• General Review

Framework• Birds and Bats• General Conclusion and

Forecast Janneke Wijnia-Lemstra

The Project

• Project location• 80 – 100 wind turbines• Onshore and nearshore• 3 MW and/or 6 MW

Environmental Regulations

• Bird & Habitat Directive• Natura 2000 Directive• Dutch laws on flora and fauna• Dutch laws on land use

General Review Framework

• Estimation of deaths• Changes in size and

quality of habitat area• Increase/decrease of food

and quality of food

Birds and Bats

• Risk of collision• Effects on resting and

foraging birds and bats• Barrier effects

General Conclusion and Forecast

• It is possible to realize a large wind energy project in a Natura 2000 area, but a lot of ecological research is required.

• Permit procedures will start this year.• Realization of the project expected in 2012/2013.

More Information

Stand EWEC 2009: 3600Contact:Koepel Windenergie NoordoostpolderPostbus 10638300 BB EMMELOORD

Janneke Wijnia-LemstraM: 06 – 531 96 777E: secretaris@windkoepelnop.nlW: www.windkoepelnop.nl