Here you’ll find an overview of scientific studies on which we base our knowledge on enhancing biodiversity in wind farms.
- For our nature enhancement projects we investigate the opportunities for nature development. For example with artificial reefs where squid, mussels and other invertebrates can settle or shelter. We tested the newly developed Reef Cubes from ARC Marine at Waterproof. We also use the stability study (and memo) of ARC Marine's artificial reef structures by Waterproof.
- Students from Wageningen University prepared a report for The Rich North Sea in which they explored, among other things, the current water laws and looked into alternative materials for enhancing nature within wind farms.
- A brief introduction on the life cycle of European flat oysters and the methods used to predict the spawning season.
- A pilot project in Luchterduinen wind farm with flat oysters shows promising results.
- Natuur & Milieu and the North Sea Foundation (Stichting De Noordzee) commissioned a design for an oyster pilot in a Dutch offshore wind farm.
- A study into the feasibility of flat oyster recovery projects in the Dutch part of the North Sea.
- The possibilities for the development of flat oysters in Dutch wind farms.
- Opportunities for oyster recovery projects in Dutch offshore wind farms.
- An exploration into stimulating natural reefs and using of artificial substrate.
- Guidelines for nature-enhancing construction of offshore wind farms.
- For an overview of all flat oyster recovery projects, please contact the Flat Oyster Consortium.
- Wind farms both offer opportunities and pose risks for nature. Read the report (NL) of the North Sea Foundation.
- On behalf of A Rich North Sea, Bureau Waardenburg made an inventory of nature-enhancing measures that can be taken in wind farms.
