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Wildlife guidelines for Alberta wind energy projects [2011]

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result... More ≫

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While it is a source of renewable clean energy, wind power does have environmental impacts. Wind farms have an effect on the landscape, are a cause of bird and bat mortality, and can also result in wildlife disturbance and habitat degradation. Wind energy projects, like other development projects with potential environmental impact, need to be well planned in order to avoid or mitigate these impacts. This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with new wind energy developments in Alberta, and provides guidelines for minimizing impacts of such projects on wildlife.

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Wildlife & human health in Alberta

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Very few human health risks are present in fishes and wildlife in Alberta. Careful handling of wild game and thorough washing, cooking and freezing also reduces the risk of human infection. Anyone... More ≫

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Very few human health risks are present in fishes and wildlife in Alberta. Careful handling of wild game and thorough washing, cooking and freezing also reduces the risk of human infection. Anyone who finds something that looks unusual in harvested fish or wildlife can contact our Fish and Wildlife offices for more information.

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Wildlife guidelines for Alberta wind energy projects [2006]

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This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with new wind energy developments in Alberta, and provides guidelines for minimizing impacts of such projects on wildlife. It is... More ≫

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This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with new wind energy developments in Alberta, and provides guidelines for minimizing impacts of such projects on wildlife. It is designed to guide Fish and Wildlife Division staff in their advisory role to wind energy developers seeking consultation, in responding to stakeholder inquiries related to regulatory applications, and to help standardize their responses to wind energy applications submitted to the Alberta Energy Utilities Board. The document will also serve as a resource for the wind energy industry, their wildlife consultants, and the general public.

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Burrowing owls & call playback

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This wildlife information bulletin provides information about the burrowing owls and call playback survey.

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Fish and wildlife habitat

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Alberta is an ecologically diverse province. The wide range of land forms and vegetation communities create a large mosaic of natural landscapes that provide habitat for Alberta's fish and... More ≫

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Alberta is an ecologically diverse province. The wide range of land forms and vegetation communities create a large mosaic of natural landscapes that provide habitat for Alberta's fish and wildlife. Public lands are an important source of fish and wildlife habitat and these habitat requirements are integrated into public land management.

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