Project example
Den Brook Wind Farm EIA
Client: Renewable Energy Systems
Contract value: £22,000
Key Services: habitat and baseline surveys of birds, dormouse, reptiles, badger; preparation of ES ecology chapter; rebuttal at Public Inquiry
We have extensive experience in ecological assessment of wind farms and have worked on over 30 wind energy schemes over the past five years.
In 2004, we undertook baseline studies for a proposed 9-turbine, 18MW scheme near Okehampton in Devon, for Renewable Energy Systems.
Our involvement included scoping, consultation with England Nature, protected species survey on dormouse and bats, and extensive bird studies during spring, autumn and winter.
An ES ecology chapter was compiled that presented baseline ecological data, identified potential effects, assessed impact significance and made detailed recommendations for mitigation and monitoring.
In late 2006, we provided rebuttal input to a planning inquiry, following which planning permission for the development was granted.