Wind power in Hemmingen: Threat to rare bird species!

Wind power in Hemmingen: Threat to rare bird species!

In Hemmingen, a small town near Stuttgart, the planned wind power projects have been criticized because they could endanger rare bird species. According to an article in the Stuttgart News Six NABU groups described the regional wind power association’s decision as “unscientific and disastrous in terms of nature conservation”. This decision could have serious implications for local migratory bird habitats.

The plover field near Hemmingen, which is of national importance for numerous bird species, is receiving particular attention. NABU spokesman Thomas Gölzer emphasizes how important these arable lands are for thousands of rare birds on their migration path. The bird species affected include the lapwing, golden plover, lapwing plover, mornelled plover, snipe, curlew and whinchat.

The habitat of migratory birds

The arable land between Hemmingen, Schwieberdingen and Eberdingen represents important habitats and stepping stones for migratory birds. Nevertheless, the regional association ignored extensive information about the resting bird place, which led to criticism from NABU. The demand is clear: the areas in the Hemminger district should be removed from the plans as wind priority areas.

In connection with this problem, NABU also referred to the recently published “New Helgoland Paper”, which was published by the state working group of bird conservation centers (LAG VSW). Loud NABU This document takes into account the latest research on the risk to birds from wind turbines and regulates recommended minimum distances between these and rare bird species such as lesser spotted eagles, red kites and black storks. The paper represents the technical benchmark for the approvability of wind power planning.

The new regulation was decided during a conference at Banz Monastery and ends a lengthy discussion process. NABU Federal Managing Director Leif Miller expressed himself positively about this basis for resolving conflicts between wind power and bird protection.

Demands and challenges

The new paper is intended to support both investors and approval authorities in choosing a location. However, NABU demands that the strict requirements of environmental law be adhered to when expanding renewable energies. In this context, they pointed out failures in the selection of locations for wind power projects. An example of this is the Jördenstorf wind farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which endangers protected lesser spotted eagles.

Overall, it is clear that when planning wind power projects, both the ecological conditions and the needs of rare bird species must be taken into account in order to protect biodiversity in the affected regions.