Wildlife and Electric Power Transmission

Ellis, David; Goodwin, John; Hunt, James

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-260550-5.50010-9

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“…Noise in general (Fletcher & Busnel 1978) or noise originating from electrical discharge or wind action on lines or masts is thought to affect ungulates negatively. Under climatic conditions favouring transmission line noise, animals may avoid the line corridor (Ellis et al 1978;Lee & Griffith 1978).…”

Section: Disturbance From Sounds Originating From Electrical Dischargmentioning

confidence: 99%

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High voltage transmission lines and their effect on reindeer: a research programme in progress

Reimers

Flydal

Stenseth³

2000

Polar Research

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We review literature on high voltage transmission lines and their effect on wild reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) migration patterns and area use. We conclude that reliable knowledge is lacking on the effects of transmission lines on reindeer ecology. This condition relates to the lack of long-term monitoring of reindeer migration patterns in relation to existing lines. It is also related to the fact that nothing is known about hearing in reindeer (or any other deer species in Norway) in relation to transmission line noise, which is considered an obstacle for migrating reindeer.We then outline a research programme that includes a laboratory study to determine the audiogram in reindeer and two field studies to examine the proximate effects of transmission linesindependently as well as combined with ambient environmental variableson reindeer behaviour. The audiogram in two yearling male reindeer has been determined; this part of the study will be completed this year with the determination of a corresponding audiogram in two female yearlings. The behaviour study of domestic reindeer under high voltage transmission lines was completed in September 1999. The behaviour study of wild reindeer in the area crossed by a 420kV power line will continue this year and its completion is anticipated in 2001.

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Section: Disturbance From Sounds Originating From Electrical Dischargmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Information available from Goodwin (1975), Stahlecker (1975), Ellis et al (1978) [75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82] remain motionless for a few moments at the forest edge. After this, they entered the clearing and usually began feeding.…”

Section: Disturbance From the Installation Monitoring And Maintenancmentioning

confidence: 99%