Concerns Raised Over Floating Solar Project Impacting Endangered Bird Habitat
Green Korea Incheon has called for a reassessment of the floating solar power initiative by Incheon Port Authority due to its potential threat to a critical habitat for endangered waterbirds, specifically the Far Eastern Curlew.
Green Korea Incheon has requested a comprehensive review of the floating solar power project at Yeongjong Island's 2nd Dredged Soil Disposal Site, citing its importance as a habitat for endangered waterbirds. On October 10, 2022, the group reported observing 4,200 Far Eastern Curlews at the site, representing approximately 15% of the species' global population.
AI-curated by TheiaThe organization emphasized the necessity for systematic management of this site and surrounding tidal flats and wetlands to protect these vulnerable species. The implications of this project could affect local biodiversity and regulatory approaches to habitat preservation in industrial developments.
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