EC O11

Encourage wind energy developments in suitable locations in an environ- mentally sustainable manner whilst having regard to Government policy and the County Wind Energy Strategy.

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"Encourage wind energy developments in suitable locations in an environ- mentally sustainable manner whilst having regard to Government policy and the County Wind Energy Strategy while being sensitive to the EU and national target of 30% of land for biodiveristy"

The rush for renewable energy has fragmented rare and unique blanket bog habitat and this should not happen to the conservation potential of the brownfield sites which have come out of industrial production within the County. The renewable energy agenda should be sensitive to biodiversity and conservation.