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Nov 25, 2016 at 13:09 history edited Physther CC BY-SA 3.0
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Nov 24, 2016 at 18:10 comment added Physther Thank you, Kate! That's what I thought at the beginning. So I guess it's a combination of everything, physics, regulations, biology etc.
Nov 24, 2016 at 18:03 comment added Kate Gregory Where I live, the turbines may not be within several hundred m of any woodlot, stream, road, house etc. It's regulation, to protect those areas from both the disruption of construction and any ongoing disruption or risk that could arise during 20 years of operation.
Nov 23, 2016 at 17:47 comment added alephzero @Paul "But after construction, you can plant tree" - Trees don't tend to grow well where there are high winds. Figure out the reason why for yourself ;)
Nov 23, 2016 at 16:43 answer added Simon Richter timeline score: 7
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Nov 23, 2016 at 13:44 comment added Physther But after construction, you can plant trees. And yet, this does not happen. As for the permit, I don't see the connection with the trees. Can you please explain more what you mean by that? (Please keep in mind that we are speaking about some hundreds of square meters where there is nothing but fields (or crops in some sites).
Nov 23, 2016 at 13:05 answer added user_1818839 timeline score: 3
Nov 23, 2016 at 13:03 comment added mart My guess is ease of construction and permit concerns are prime reasons. But I'll wait for the resident wind energy expert and his answer.
Nov 23, 2016 at 12:51 history asked Physther CC BY-SA 3.0