Comment

Representation ID: 4637

Received: 13/08/2012

Ecology - The proposed site is adjacent to Combe Haven SSSI, Monkham Wood ASNW and Redgeland Wood North ASNW. One of the features of the SSSI is its importance for breeding, wintering and passage birds. Surveys conducted for the BHLR have also demonstrated the importance of the area for bats (European Protected Species). providing foraging habitat and flightlines. Wind generators have the potential to impact on these species, both directly and indirectly through increased disturbance (visual and noise). An EIA may be required to inform appropriate compensation/mitigation.