Acceptance of wind energy in the forest

Find out why wind energy projects in woodland so often run into difficulties, despite being eligible for planning permission, and how conflicts, opposition and legal risks can be defused at an early stage through professional communication, public engagement and the structuring of the planning process.

Wind energy projects in forests are often the subject of particular public scrutiny. Heated debates surrounding nature conservation, biodiversity and the use of woodland areas often lead to Resistance, political tensions and legal disputes, even in the case of projects eligible for planning permission. Few places evoke such strong emotional associations as the German forest: it symbolises home, a connection to nature and the need for protection. The success of a project is increasingly determined not solely by the planning permission process, but by the Dealing with participation, communication and conflict dynamics.

This webinar therefore examines both the both the practical and the legal perspectives on acceptance processes for wind energy projects in forests. 

You will learn about the dynamics that arise during critical project phases, and how Communication and Participation can be designed professionally and what role Procedural management, local politics and the legal framework play a part in this.

What you’ll take away from this:

• Understanding the psychological and cultural roots of opposition to wind projects in forests

• Specific strategies for public engagement and challenging communication situations

• Knowledge of the typical legal points of contention in proceedings and legal actions

• Confidence in dealing with political pressure, citizens’ initiatives and conflicting objectives

Benefit from specific practical examples and legal analyses of typical areas of conflict and points of contention in proceedings.