Examples of Successful Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Solar Projects
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Mojave Desert Tortoise Conservation at SEGS, California
- Collaborative Efforts: Developers worked with wildlife biologists to survey and protect the threatened desert tortoise population.
- Conservation Measures: Protective fencing, wildlife crossings, and habitat restoration were used to minimize disturbance and maintain connectivity. Real-time monitoring systems tracked tortoise movements.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pilot Project
- Wildlife-Friendly Solar Facility: The project aimed to minimize negative effects on wildlife while meeting renewable energy demands.
- Innovative Features: Solar panels were elevated to allow vegetation growth, and varied spacing was used to minimize the “lake effect” for desert tortoises. Wildlife passageways were included in fencing to allow animal movement.
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The Nature Conservancy’s North Carolina Solar Project
- Animal Movement Study: Camera traps were used to monitor animal movement influenced by solar development.
- Conservation Efforts: The project focused on preserving small wildlife corridors or passageways within solar farms to facilitate animal movement.
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Wildlife Corridors within Solar Farms
- Creating Safe Passages: Some solar projects involve creating wildlife corridors within their boundaries to provide safe passages for animals without disrupting their natural habitats.
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Avian Protection at Topaz Solar Farm, California
- Bird Conservation: Measures were taken to protect birds from collision hazards and other potential impacts. This includes careful placement of solar panels and Bernoulli effect mitigation strategies.
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