Wind Farms and Bushfire Operations
October 25, 2018, by AFAC Rural and Land Management Group | v 3.0 This position states our attitude towards wind farms and their development. It clarifies the risks of their operation in the environment in order to inform stakeholders, regulators, members of the community and the wind farm industry.
Last updated25 Oct 2018
Our position
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This position is limited to the issues relating to planning for bushfire prevention, preparedness, response and to recovery operations affecting existing and planned wind farms. It excludes discussion and stances on environmental, social and economic issues associated with wind farms, nor does it provide any judgment on the value of wind farms.