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Data Acquisition Protocol for Determining Embedded Sensitivity Functions

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Mapping bird and bat assemblage vulnerability for predicting wind energy impact.

Jon Morant¹, Lara Naves-Alegre², Henar Macías García³

¹Department of Ecology, Applied Biology. Miguel Hernández University, Avda Universidad s/n, 03202, Elche, Spain; Department of Ecology, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.

Journal of Environmental Management

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Wind energy development poses risks to birds and bats. Morphological and ecological traits influence mortality, with specific species and regions being more vulnerable to wind turbine impacts.

Keywords:

Conservation Ecosystem function Mortality Vultures Wind turbines

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Conservation Biology
Renewable Energy Impacts

Background:

Decarbonization efforts promote renewable energy, including wind power.
Wind turbines present significant risks to avian and bat populations through collisions and barotrauma.
Understanding species vulnerability is crucial for mitigating negative impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify ecological traits associated with wind turbine mortality in birds and bats.
To assess the vulnerability of bird and bat assemblages to wind energy development.
To map high-risk areas for wildlife and inform sustainable energy planning.

Main Methods:

Analysis of mortality data for 214 bird and 19 bat species in peninsular Spain.
Correlation of mortality rates with morphological and ecological traits.
Spatial assessment of species and assemblage vulnerability to wind energy projects.

Main Results:

Bird and bat mortality linked to specific traits like migratory patterns, diet (scavengers), and lifestyle (aerial).
Vulnerability correlated with observed mortality rates, though weaker in birds.
Identified sensitive regions in southern, south-eastern, and central Spain, with additional areas for birds (western, northern) and bats (eastern).

Conclusions:

Wind energy development requires mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable bird and bat species.
Risk of ecosystem function loss is highlighted for affected assemblages.
Spatial tools can guide development to minimize ecological impacts and preserve biodiversity.