Wind farm project in Cyprus rejected to protect birds, habitats

Wind farm project in Cyprus rejected to protect birds, habitats

Cyprus’ environment department has rejected plans for a 33-turbine wind farm near two protected Natura 2000 zones, citing irreversible damage to wildlife habitats and increased threats to vulnerable species. The proposed 49.5MW development, submitted by a private company in the communities of Pyrga, Klavdia and Alethriko, would have affected the Potamos Panayias Stazousas special protection area (SPA) and the Stavrovouni special conservation are…

By Sascha Vennemann It's almost a cliché of a rural idyll that can be found in the Osterwald district of Alte Piccardie. Between Herrendiek and Brookstraße, you only have to stand still for a few minutes in spring, open your eyes and ears – and you'll see and hear them: lapwings flutter, birds of prey circle, the calls of curlews and black-tailed godwits echo across the fields. Here they still exist, these shy and partly endangered meadow birds.…