The Potential Nature Conservation Impacts of Wave and Tidal Energy Extraction by Marine Renewable Developments

ABPmer has completed a report for the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and The Crown Estate on "The Potential Nature Conservation Impacts of Wave and Tidal Energy Extraction by Marine Renewable Developments".

This work was commissioned to provide more information on the likely level of energy extraction brought about by potential wave and tidal developments and the nature and extent of possible environmental impacts.

ABPmer’s study identified the nature conservation interests that are likely to be vulnerable to a reduction in wave or tidal energy and presents the information in a way to assist developers by highlighting where potential impacts can be minimised. The work demonstrated that some interests were likely to be more vulnerable to changes resulting from marine renewable devices than others, with the effect appearing to be highly habitat specific.

The report will shortly be available from the Countryside Council for Wales www.ccw.gov.uk and The Crown Estate www.thecrownestate.co.uk web sites or by contacting s.wood@ccw.gov.uk

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