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Protecting birds from powerlines (Nature and environment No.140) (2005)

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Protecting birds from powerlines (Nature and environment No.140)
Série Sauvegarde de la Nature
978-92-871-5630-3
Format :
Papier
Langue :
Anglais
Type de document :
Livre
Dimensions :
16 x 24 cm
Nombre de pages :
90
D Haas, M Nipkow, G Fiedler, R Schneider, W Haas, B Schürenberg
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Collision of birds with the cables of powerlines and electrocution of birds sitting on power poles are important factors increasing mortality of some threatened species. The present report analyses the phenomenon and makes technical proposals to protect birds from electrocution.

1. Introduction
2. Bird species threatened by electrocution and/or collision
3. Typical injuries and economic damage caused by bird accidents
4. Extent of risk to birds from electricity transmission facilities
4.1. Electrocution
4.2. Collisions
4.3. Reduction of availability of areas for birds as staging and wintering areas
5. Different types of electricity transmission facilities and their risks to birds
5.1. Low-voltage power lines
5.2. Medium-voltage power lines
5.3. High-voltage power lines
6. Recommendations and guidelines
6.1. Experience from conservationists' work 
6.2. Technical standards
6.3. Recommended and necessary amendments to national and international legislation
6.4. Further research and recommended monitoring programs
7. References and literature
8. Useful websites