Work Group Charge
To serve as a forum for Energy and Wildlife Policy Committee and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies that facilitates discussion, information compilation and sharing, and the development of research priorities, monitoring protocols, and written guidelines (e.g., best management practices) to assess, address, and manage the impacts of solar development on wildlife and associated habitats.
Development Guidelines/BMPs
Colorado Parks and Wildlife BMPs for Solar Energy Development
Solar Farm BMPs for Wildlife (FL)
Voluntary BMPs for Solar Development Compatible with Conservation of Gopher Tortoises (GA)
Solar Energy Facility Guide (VA)
Wyoming Game and Fish Dept. Guidelines for WInd and Solar Energy Development
Creating Habitat on Solar Sites
North Carolina Technical Guidance for Native Plantings on Solar Sites
North Carolina Solar Site Pollinator Habitat Planning and Assessment Form
Technical Guidance for the Development of Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat at Solar Farms (SC)
Associated Committee
Work Group Contact Information
Work Group Chair: Bob Sargent, Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
Work Group Vice-Chair: Vacant
AFWA Staff Contact: Maggie Ernest Johnson mjohnson@fishwildlife.org
Resources