SOWEC report: Application of precaution in ornithology impact assessments for offshore wind project applications

A Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) report evaluating the application of precaution in ornithology impact assessments for offshore wind project applications. 

The report: Application of precaution in ornithology impact assessments for offshore wind project applications, evaluates how and where precautionary approaches are being applied in ornithology impact assessments and consent determinations.

The report identifies several key issues with how precuation is currently applied and recommends that action is taken to address these issues.

The report builds on previous work done by the ORJIP AssESs project, and was produced for SOWEC by SLR.