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Camilty Wind Farm
to the top surface of the main foundation base. The removal of the turbine components will
not result in abnormal loads such as those required for construction. Wherever possible, the
components will be reduced to a size that will be manageable on standard HGVs.
4.9.4 Demolition of the substation switchroom will involve removal of the internal equipment,
followed by demolition and removal of the building. Access tracks will be reinstated in
accordance with best practice at the time of decommissioning and in line with the
requirements of FCS.
4.9.5 Information relating to decommissioning will be outlined within the Decommissioning Plan,
which will be submitted for approval to the appropriate authorities prior to cessation of
operations and decommissioning. This will set out how the turbines and other infrastructure
will be removed and the site restored. Alternatively, an application may be made for
permission to extend the duration of the proposed wind farm or to replace the turbines with a
new turbine model to take advantage of changes in technology. Any new application would
be subject to the requisite further environmental appraisal at the appropriate time.
4.9.6 Decommissioning activities will be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety
Regulations and Construction Regulations at the time of decommissioning.
4.10 Impact of Wind Farm on Forestry Operations
Overview of Forestry Issues and Wind Farm Development
4.10.1 The development of a wind farm within the forest will be carefully managed to minimise the
impact on forestry operations. In the case of Camilty Forest the positioning of the turbines
has been considered to allow for this impact to be, in most cases, of little significance.
4.10.2 Some area will be lost to forestry completely (turbine bases, roads, crane pads, etc) whilst
other areas will be managed in a way to reduce its availability for use for wood production
during the life of the wind farm.
4.10.3 An assessment of the current compartments adjacent to the keyholes, timescale for felling
within the current FDP and potential growth rates based on Yield Class 12, Sitka Spruce
obtained from the Forestry Commission Booklet 34, Forest Management Tables (Forestry
Commission, 1971) has been carried out. The results are shown in Appendix 4.3 Forestry
Impacts Analysis Tables.
4.10.4 The areas most affected are the turbine keyholes that will be maintained as relatively open
areas for their radius (86 m –as described in Appendix 4.5. In addition, road access to the
turbine positions will need to be created where required.
4.10.5 Internal track widening and creation of stream or burn crossings are necessary to take the
increased vehicle weight needed and are considered to be an improvement to the internal
forest roads.
4.10.6 Infrastructure including the met mast, construction compound and passing places will have
an impact on the available forest area.
4.10.7 These impacts are considered below and broken down into various degrees, either temporary
or permanent in Appendix 4.3.
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Description of the Proposed Development
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