Wind of change at RSPB Rainham Marshes

[Neil Rigby]

RSPB Rainham Marshes came a step closer to becoming carbon neutral this week after the charity installed a 15kW wind turbine at the reserve.

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[Dave H]

Are wind turbines bird friendly?

I recall some protests when a whole bunch of wind turbines were installed on Scoutmoor near Rochdale, on the basis that they harmed birds. I wondered if this was true?

[Neil Rigby]

Hi Dave,

Good point. I read this...

Over the lifetime of the wind farm, Peel Holdings' energy subsidiary, Peel Wind Power Ltd, will provide up to £500,000 to help landowners create biodiversify areas on the land surrounding the moor. A prime target habitat envisaged to be enhanced and re-created under the Habitat Enhancement Plan is upland blanket bog and important habitats for skylarks and wading birds on the moorland fringe. To receive funding, landowners within an identified area will need to apply to a panel made up of representatives from Peel, the local authorities and independent ecological experts. This panel will meet regularly throughout the year.

It would be interesting to know if this happens.