Impacts of Wind Energy Facilities on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat

Report

Title: Impacts of Wind Energy Facilities on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat

Author:

Arnett, E.; Inkley, D.; Johnson, D.; Larkin, R.; Manville, A.; Mason, R.; Strickland, M.; Thresher, R.

Publication Date:

September 1, 2007

Document Number:

Technical Review 07-2

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Affiliation

Bat Conservation International, Illinois Natural History Survey, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), National Wildlife Federation, Nevada Department of Wildlife, North American Grouse Partnership, Texas A&M University, University of Minnesota, US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), US Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecosystems Technology Inc (WEST)

Sponsoring Organization:

The Wildlife Society

Technology:

Wind Energy

Stressor:

Habitat Change

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Arnett, E.; Inkley, D.; Johnson, D.; Larkin, R.; Manville, A.; Mason, R.; Strickland, M.; Thresher, R. (2007). Impacts of Wind Energy Facilities on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat (Report No. Technical Review 07-2). Report by Bat Conservation International. Report for The Wildlife Society.

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Abstract

Development of wind power offers promise of contributing to renewable energy portfolios to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from carbon-based sources, which contribute to accelerating climate change. This report summarizes information on the impacts of wind energy facilities on wildlife and wildlife habitat, including state and federal permitting processes, wildlife fatality, habitat loss and modification, animal displacement and fragmentation, offshore development, and issues surrounding monitoring and research methodology, including the use of technological tools.