As a statutory
body the Board is frequently asked to assist in
and or comment on the Environmental Impact Assesments
for renewable energy projects including wind and
hydo power.
Hydro power can clearly impact on fish populations,
especially migratory species such as salmon, seatrout,
eels and lampreys. Even non migratory fish such as
brown trout can move withing a river at spawning
times.
Risks to fish populations from Wind power are
most prevelant during the construction phase, but
thought must be given to infrastructure design to
enable continued migratory passage. |
