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700 'reptile mats' deployed in proposed wind farm area

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Further surveys will be undertaken including a 'botanical' one

Manx Utilities is undertaking three 'ecology' surveys as part of its onshore windfarm data-gathering process.

It's hoping to understand the extent to which wildlife use the area at Earystane and what impact any renewable energy infrastructure could have.

As many as 700 so-called 'reptile mats' have been deployed coinciding with the end of hibernation season; they'll be monitored until September.

Lizzie Riley is the Programme Manager for Energy Transition:

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