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
Hedge plantation for better habitat conditions for bats
Upgrading of landscape
A 220 m long hedge consisting of three rows and an edge strip with herbs on both sides was planted in Kreuma (northern Saxony) to compensate impairments of nature and landscape as a result of the construction of two wind turbines within the community of Rackwitz.
Besides traditional fruit varieties, the plantation consists of classic hedge species like sloe, rose and elder. The hedge enhances the natural scenery and improves habitat conditions within the agricultural landscape, especially for bird and bat species potentially affected by the wind turbines. Structural diversity and functionality of the hedge is additionally enhanced by the diverse herb edge stripes.
Before and after compensation
After compensation
Information about the measure
- Location:
- Northern Saxony
- Associated project:
- Rackwitz
- Implementation period:
- 09.2016 – 11.2016
- Number of turbines:
- 1
- Type of turbine:
- Enercon E-70 E4/64m