Supporting Documentation - Renfrewshire Council

Bats
Bats are a European Protected Species and so are protected under Schedule 2 of the Habitat
Regulations 1994 (as amended in Scotland). If a development is likely to involve activities which could
lead to an offence under the above regulations, then it is advisable to seek further information from SNH
and it is likely a licence will be required. However, licences will only be given for certain activities and
consultation should be sought from SNH to ascertain if a particular activity is possible and if a licence will
be needed.
As the proposed turbine location is located in an open area with few buildings and trees in close
proximity, it is unlikely that bats will be found in the area.
Water Voles and other Shrew Species
These mammals are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended.
In Scotland, they only have partial protection and shrews are only protected against certain types of
trapping. killing methods.
As the proposed turbine location is located approximately 831m from a watercourse (Old Patrick Water)
and approximately 786m away from Caplaw Dam it is unlikely that water voles will be present. In addition,
as the site is in quite an open area with few woodland areas or hedgerows in close proximity, it is unlikely
that shrews will be found in the area.
Badgers
Badgers are protected under the Protection of Badger’s Act 1992 as amended. This Act states that
licences are only available to developers to “interfere with a badger set” if it is for development. It is not
permitted for “removal, translocation or killing of badgers” for the purposes of development. It is
suggested that if a development is likely to be within 30m of a sett entrance, then further information be
sought from SNH and a licence is likely to be required.
As the proposed turbine location is located in an open area, away from woodland it is unlikely that
badgers will be present. No specific sitings of badgers have been recorded locally by SNH.
Red Squirrels
Red Squirrels are protected under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended and
the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004. In addition, in 2007 the species was added to the Species
Action Framework for Conservation Action which puts in place a number of practical measures to help
conserve a species from dying out. Since then a number of other policies regarding Red Squirrels have
also been past to ensure their survival as they are an endangered species in Scotland at present.
As the proposed turbine location is located in an open area, away from woodland it is unlikely that red
squirrels will be present.
Wildcats
Wildcats are a European Protected Species and so are protected under Schedule 2 of the Habitat
Regulations 1994 (as amended in Scotland). If a development is likely to involve activities which could
lead to an offence under the above regulations, then it is advisable to seek further information from SNH
and it is likely a licence will be required. However, licences will only be given for certain activities and
consultation should be sought from SNH to ascertain if a particular activity is possible and if a licence will
be needed.
Waterman Group, Renewable Energy, 2/4 Canning Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 8ER T:0131 221 7020
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