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It is strange that at elections a common phrase we hear is 'we listen to the voice of the people'. When it comes to planning applications for onshore wind farms, this certainly is not the case. I believe that the communities have no voice, no protection and no representation. It is vital that communities are heard.
All over Scotland, applications are approved and pushed through against the will of the communities. I have read many stories of communities in turmoil by what is being forced upon them.
I live in Shetland where there are a number of applications for onshore wind farms. The largest of these has already been approved, despite the community's objections, the 103 155m wind turbine project is going ahead. I feel that a massive part of the island is being torn apart and the project will swamp the Island, as its size is ridiculous for a tiny Island. It is being built on deep peat, through precious animal and plant habitat and very near to people's homes.
Like throughout Scotland one of our main industries is tourism. I fear as wind farms take over Scotland, this will have a detrimental effect on tourism. Income for many will suffer and our communities will suffer as a knock on effect. I have already spoken to tourists, who are horrified at what is being done. Many say they will not return when Shetland is a wind park. I imagine this will be the same throughout Scotland.
I also worry about health implications for all that live near the turbines. Not just the physical issues that may arise, but also how people's mental health will be affected. The Shetland community is broken because of what is going on here. So much upset, anger and fear of what life will be like on an Island that is going to be unrecognisable.
We need change, communities need a voice and it needs to be heard.
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