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Project Code [RDD00881]
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Project title
RE:HARRIER - Adaptive or risk-based management of wind farm interactions with hen harriers
Primary Funding Agency
Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
MKO Planning and Environmental Consultants
Project Abstract
Wind farms are mostly sited in upland areas, which support a range of species and habitats of conservation concern, including hen harrier; an Annex1 listed species, with documented population declines due to loss of suitable nesting and foraging habitat in upland areas and persecution. This project will address research gaps using a combination of: (a) novel analysis of existing data and (b) novel field approaches. From this work a standardised data format will be produced to regulate the collection of hen harrier data during impact assessments and a guidance-based document to aid the assessment of hen harrier interactions with wind energy developments in Ireland.
Grant Approved
�752,128.00
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/01/2027