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- Guidance for Assessment of Cumulative Impacts on the Historic Environment from Offshore Renewable Energy
- New report published on trial high definition video survey of seabirds
- New report published on the further use of aerial surveys to detect bird displacement by offshore windfarms
- Publication of the COWRIE workshop on the cumulative impact of offshore windfarms on birds
- New report published on the potential use of population viability analysis to assess the impact of offshore windfarms on bird populations
- New report published on radar in-fill for the Greater Wash area - feasibility study
- New report published on the potential for acoustic deterrents to mitigate the impact of underwater noise on marine mammals
- New report published on the potential engineering solutions to mitigate the impacts of underwater noise on marine mammals
- New Graduate and Postgraduate Awards for Environmental Research into Marine Renewable Energy
- Guidance for the assessment of cumulative impact on the historic environment from offshore renewable energy: released for consultation (15 June 2007)
- First Awards made through the COWRIE Graduate and Postgraduate Awards for Environmental Research into Marine Renewable Energy (March 2007)
- COWRIE-sponsored Marine Stakeholders Event
- Consultation: Historic Environment Guidance Note
- New report published on bird displacement
- New Graduate and Postgraduate Awards for Environmental Research into Marine Renewable Energy
- New underwater noise report published (6th July 2006)
- Electromagnetic Fields Stage 1 Report
- Wind Fire and Water: Renewable Energy and Birds
- ENewsletter January 2006
- COWRIE Ltd a Registered Charity
- Remote Techniques
- Tender Opportunities
- COWRIE Seminar at the 27th BWEA Conference
- Review on Potential Impacts of Offshore Windfarm Sub Sea Cables Published
- COWRIE Data and Information Management Seminar
New Guidance Available For Observing Bird Behaviour In Offshore Windfarms
COWRIE has published new guidance for the use of remote techniques for observing bird behaviour within offshore wind farms The study was commissioned in response to concerns about the potential impact on birds encountering offshore windfarms.
Developers will find the guidance invaluable as they must provide detailed information on the intensity and distribution of bird movements in their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The costs and practical constraints associated with undertaking human observations means that remote sensing systems are essential to gather data on the routes and numbers of birds moving through a proposed windfarm site
The study was completed by Denmark's National Environmental Research Institute (NERI) who combined their extensive experience in the application of remote technologies with QinetiQ's cutting edge technical expertise in the development and use of new technologies.
Dr Rowena Langston from RSPB, a representative of the COWRIE steering group said " "This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the ability of different remote systems, notably radar and thermal imagery to meet key data gathering challenges. In considering cost effective solutions for industry it promotes best practice and so has real public value".
Dr Carolyn Heeps, a Director of COWRIE and Head of Environment and Research at The Crown Estate considers the report to be "Another excellent example of COWRIE's unique contribution to furthering our understanding of the potential environmental impact of offshore windfarms. By drawing together international expertise NERI have been able to undertake pioneering analysis of these advanced technologies which will lead to practical application in the siting and design of offshore windfarm projects"
The full report can be found alongside the range of studies COWRIE has funded on the new website www.offshorewind.co.uk.
The recommendations for further work will now be considered by COWRIE Ltd's Environmental Group as it develops a new research programme. Details of the tenders will be available on the COWRIE website
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