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Tree species in German forests

This project aims to compare different methods for assessing the naturalness of the tree species composition of woodlands in Germany and presents suggestions for a more transparent and spatially and…

Forest with broadleaf trees

Underwater noise effects from offshore wind energy (UWE)

With the use of the North and Baltic Seas as sites for wind turbines, marine mammals are being exposed to increasing underwater noise. The planned methods and measuring procedures enable an…

Wind energy expansion and species conservation – Evaluation of the 2022 amendment to the Federal Nature Conservation Act

On 20 July 2022, provisions governing the operation of wind turbines were introduced as part of the fourth amendment to the Federal Nature Conservation Act (BNatSchG). These provisions were…

Vögel fliegen vor einem Windpark in einer Küstenlandschaft

Wind energy ramp up and species protection laws

In view of the climate crisis, the German Federal government has set itself the goal of increasing the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption to at least 80 % by 2030 and to 100…

view from above of a windturbine in agrarian landscape

WindGISKI

WindGISKI Land use conflicts jeopardise the success of the energy transition. In many regions of Germany, citizens are campaigning against the expansion of wind energy because they are concerned…

Ein Logo mit einem Pfeil symbolisiert ein externes Projekt

Workshop series "Bird Detection Systems"

Automatic bird detection systems have, in conjunction with the event-related operational curtailment of wind turbines, have the potential to reduce conflicts with the species protection law. The…

A flying bird of prey from below
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