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8. ORNITHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
8.1 This section of the ES considers the potential ornithological effects of the
proposed wind farm. It summarises the findings of an assessment
undertaken by Faber Maunsell, which is outlined in full in Appendix 4. Full
reference should be made to the consultants report for detailed findings of
this assessment.
8.2 The assessment is based on the results of consultation with statutory
consultees, nature conservation groups and local naturalists and field
surveys.
LEGISLATION AND POLICY FRAMEWORK
8.3 Birds are afforded various levels of protection and conservation status on
a species by species basis with the inclusion of a number of species on
the following legislation:
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended); and
EC Birds Directive 1979 (79/409/EEC).
8.4 The most significant legislation for British birds lies within Part 1 of the
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation is the
means by which the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife
and Natural Habitats (the 'Bern Convention'), the EC Birds Directive and
Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of natural habitats and
of wild fauna and flora (the EC Habitats Directive) are implemented in
Great Britain.
8.5 The RSPB (2002) has compiled lists of Birds of Conservation Concern
(BoCC). Red List species are those whose breeding population or range is
rapidly declining and those of global conservation concern. Amber List
species are those whose breeding population is in moderate decline, rare
breeders, internationally important and localised species and those of
unfavourable conservation status in Europe.
8.6 The UK Biodiversity Action Plan [BAP] (UK Biodiversity Steering Group,
1995) lists 59 bird species as priority species requiring conservation
action, and consequently action plans have been developed for the
conservation of these species. The UK BAP also lists a number of priority
habitats that are of importance for birds, for which Habitat Action Plans
(HAPs) have been produced.
8.7 The national strategy for biodiversity is delivered at local level via Local
Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs). The Study Area is covered by the
Rotherham BAP. There are no bird species relevant to Penny Hill that
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