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Frequently asked questions : wildlife directives for alberta renewable energy projects

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Presents answers to commonly-asked questions regarding wildlife directives for Alberta wind and solar energy projects, to provide some guidance and alleviate any outstanding confusion.

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Bird migration survey protocol

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This protocol document outlines the migratory bird survey requirements of the renewable energy industry prior to receiving project approval. The protocol provides the required details for... More ≫

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This protocol document outlines the migratory bird survey requirements of the renewable energy industry prior to receiving project approval. The protocol provides the required details for standards that are outlined in the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects and the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects.

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Post-construction survey protocols for wind and solar energy projects

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This protocol document outlines the survey requirements of the renewable energy industry once a new project has been built and is operational. It provides the direction for the requirements that... More ≫

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This protocol document outlines the survey requirements of the renewable energy industry once a new project has been built and is operational. It provides the direction for the requirements that are outlined in the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Wind Energy Projects and the Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects.

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Wildlife directive for Alberta wind energy projects

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This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with wind energy projects and provides a Directive for minimizing effects to wildlife and wildlife habitat during the siting,... More ≫

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This document summarizes potential wildlife issues associated with wind energy projects and provides a Directive for minimizing effects to wildlife and wildlife habitat during the siting, construction, and operation of wind energy projects.

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Wildlife directives for Alberta renewable energy projects

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This document presents the questions and answers regarding the Wildlife Directives for Alberta Wind and Solar Energy Projects that may help to provide some guidance and alleviate any outstanding... More ≫

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This document presents the questions and answers regarding the Wildlife Directives for Alberta Wind and Solar Energy Projects that may help to provide some guidance and alleviate any outstanding confusion.

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Wind energy review process : transition from old (2011) wildlife guideline for Alberta wind energy projects to new (2017) wildlife directives for Alberta wind energy projects : administrative procedure

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The government of Alberta released new policy to guide wildlife and wildlife habitat application considerations for wind energy projects in Alberta on January 27, 2017. Proponents are required to... More ≫

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The government of Alberta released new policy to guide wildlife and wildlife habitat application considerations for wind energy projects in Alberta on January 27, 2017. Proponents are required to adopt the 2017 policy into their planning and application processes however a grace period has been identified to account for projects initiated prior the release of the 2017 policy.

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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 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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