When it comes to the construction and operation of wind turbines, Sabowind puts a great deal of energy into finding and planning suitable compensation measures, which we implement together with the community to try to compensate for impacts right in the local area. The final agreement on compensation measures is then made with the nature conservation authorities. From unsealing of soils to planting of vegetation to the creation of naturalistic wetlands, no measure is off limits for enhancing the natural landscape and offering ecological added value for animals and nature.
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Compensation measures include the following focal points
Natural landscape
- Structuring and enhancing the natural landscape
- Planting vegetation to create new refuges and feeding habitats for insects, birds and small mammals
Species conservation
- Creating new habitats by compensating for lost nesting areas
- Contributing to bird conservation
Soil
- Restoration of sealed areas
- Disposal of contaminated soils
- Reclamation of areas for nature conservation
Selected compensation projects
Creek restoration serves as flood protection
Measure supports self-dynamic water development and habitats
The restoration of the creek Helderbach between the communities of Heldrungen and Hauteroda (in Thuringia) is another compensating measure for the wind farm Heldrungen/Braunsroda. This measure enhances ecological water conditions and at the same time serves as flood protection. Additionally, the plantation of edge strips as well as a structural enrichment at Helderbach were implemented.
The bank borders on both sides serve as buffer zones against the input of substances from the adjacent agricultural land, which is particularly significant as the area is partly situated in drinking water protection zones II and III. Furthermore, the buffer zones provide space for a self-dynamic water development and provide habitat for numerous plant and animal species. Well-structured waters are more able to restrain flood waves. Also stones as well as planted poplars and willows near the embankment increase the rich structure and intensify this effect additionally.
Before and after compensation
Before compensation
After compensation
Information about the measure
- Location:
- Kyffhäuser district
- Associated project:
- Heldrungen
- Implementation period:
- 10.2016 – 08.2017
- Number of turbines:
- 1
- Type of turbine:
- Enercon E-92/138 m
- Enercon E-115/135 m