Ecology
During the preparations for Noordoostpolder Wind Farm, extensive research was done into the potential effects of the wind farm on the surrounding ecology, in particular on bird and bat species. The effects were tested against the conservation objectives for Natura 2000 areas and the favourable state of conservation of species in accordance with the Dutch Flora and Fauna Act. The results of the research showed that limited effects of the wind farm were to be expected and that there would be no negative consequences for the conservation of species and for achieving nature conservancy objectives.