Camilty Wind Farm - Partnerships for Renewables

Camilty Wind Farm
Consultee Response Where and How Addressed
Historic
Scotland (5
Sep 2012)
West Water Reservoir SPA is approx 7 km south
east of Camilty Plantation. Bird numbers vary
(pink footed geese), but data should allow a
representative picture of their attendance and
movements in respect of the proposed
development. Direction and height of bird
movements to roost under local conditions should
be determined.
Likely that an Appropriate Assessment will be
needed.
Pink-footed geese may also roost at Cobbinshaw
Reservoir, though the population has declined.
Fieldwork should assess current use and potential
impact of proposal.
Ensure turbines and associated infrastructure
avoid areas of deep peat to ensure the lowest
possible carbon footprint. Peat management
scheme should be included in ES.
Removal of all stocked conifers from plantation
would contribute to biodiversity interests and
allow restoration of peat habitats. Planting
shouldn't take place on peat over 50 cm.
Ornithologist should determine presence and
activity of crossbills prior to felling on site.
Felling of plantation trees should take place
outwith bird breeding season (April to July
inclusive).
Cumulative effect in terms of cumulative collision
risk and displacement of birds should be
considered.
Development proposal in this location raises
significant issues because of the potential
adverse impact on cultural heritage features in the
vicinity, particularly on the scheduled monument
termed Camilty Hill, Roman fortlet, Castle Greg
(Index No. 1933), Harburn House Inventory
designed landscape and the category A listed
Linhouse Mansion (HB Num 14156).
No indicative turbine layout provided - therefore it
is uncertain what the level of concern is at this
stage. Would be happy to provide clearer advice
as more information becomes available.
Data to provide this information
has been collected, as
discussed in Chapter 12.
Data to inform this is provided in
Appendix 12.1
Data to provide this information
has been collected, as
discussed in Chapter 12.
This is described in Chapter 3
(Design Evolution)
The proposed wind farm is
located within an operational
commercial forest, managed by
FCS. The Forest Design Plan
has been amended to
incorporate the proposed wind
farm as discussed in Chapter 4
(Description of the Proposed
Development).
Discussed in Chapter 12.
Felling will be undertaken in line
with the Forest Design Plan.
This is assessed in Chapter 12
and Appendix 12.1
Site visit undertaken with
Historic Scotland and
information on evolving layout
provided and advice sought.
March 2013 2-11 ES Chapter 2
The EIA and Scoping Process
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