Climate protection requires the sustainable and environment-friendly production of energy. However, the expansion of renewable energies can lead to conflicts with biodiversity. The use of wind energy in particular is problematic from the point of view of bird protection in certain areas. For this reason, Swiss Ornithological Institute Sempach is committed to the bird-friendly use of wind power. Wind energy plants are mostly planned outside building zones. This places high demands on planning and requires a careful balancing of interests.
Domain
Conservation
Unit
Bird-Human Conflicts
Topic
Population Development, Birds and Human Beings, Migratory Birds
Habitat
farmland, semi-open farmland, alpine habitats, forest, meadows and pastures
Project start
2003
Project status
ongoing
Project management
Yvonne Keiser
Project region
Europe, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
Employees
Unit
Bird-Human Conflicts
We provide information and advice to private individuals, authorities and specialist bodies on bird-friendly solutions when it comes to the coexistence of birds and humans – an area that is not always without conflict.