RELATIONS BETWEEN ECOSYSTEM AND WIND ENERGY

In this work, we discussed the collision effects of wind turbines on birds and bats, based on information obtained from literature and field observations both in Turkey and in several other countries. Similarly, the death rates of birds and bats caused by wind turbines are quite low compared to other human factors in Turkey. The available data indicate that death rates of birds and bats by wind turbines in relation to the other factors (e.g. by clashing up against glass windows of buildings) is quite low. Considering the ever lasting energy needs of mankind and environmental deterioration due fossil fuels and nuclear energy, establishment of wind turbines as green energy sources must be encouraged in appropriate places accomponied by bird observation programs along with recommended implementations proposed by ornitology reports.