Guidance & Information Specific to Bird Interests
Significance of impacts on birds outwith designated areas
SNH is often asked for a view as to what level of adverse impact on bird populations we consider to be significant. Where Special Protection Areas or SSSIs are affected, the test of significance is grounded in legislation and based on maintaining the integrity of the site and the species and habitat interests for which these are designated. However, where impacts do not affect such designated sites, the issue has been open to expert judgement. The following guidance aims to fill that gap.
Assessing Significance of Impacts from Onshore Windfarms on Birds outwith Designated Areas July 2006
A supplementary paper is also available detailing the extent to which this guidance links with legislative and policy requirement:
