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Wind farm developments

For wind farm surveys or advice, please call us on 01483 466000, or get us to call you:

Experienced ecological advice and surveys to save you money

Thomson Ecology carry out ecological surveys for wind farm developers. We have a  team of over 120 marine biologists and ecologists who hold all the relevant protected species licences.

When developing a wind farm site, ecological issues are a serious consideration. Choose the right site and these can be minimised. Choose the wrong site and the costs and opposition to the development can be considerable.

Thomson Ecology carry out initial site assessments, whether marine or terrestrial,  to give you an idea as to which sites are more ecologically suitable for development. More detailed surveys for EIA and planning purposes can then be carried out as required.

By carrying out more detailed surveys, we are able to advise on the ecological aspects of wind farm design. Often simple changes can be incorporated that allow the development to proceed with minimal impact upon the habitats and species. This reduces costs all round.

Specialist bird, bat and marine surveys

Of particular importance are bat and bird surveys, including vantage point surveys, collision risk modelling and European Sea Bird Surveys. For offshore wind farms our sea mammal, fish and marine benthic specialists are invaluable. We have a depth of experience in these areas and are able to advise accordingly. We employ the most suitable and cost effective surveys techniques- land, boat or aerial based (dependent on the requirement) and deliver clear reports highlighting the main recommendations.

Representation at Public Inquiry

If necessary, we are able to represent you at a Public Inquiry as expert witnesses and provide proofs of evidence. However, when clients have followed our advice closely, to our knowledge, biodiversity issues have never been a reason for refusal of planning permission. Similarly, when clients have adopted our  recommendations, we have had a 100% success rate for obtaining protected species licences.

We hope that we can help you with your project.