Communication towers in North America kill millions of birds annually, and most of these are Neotropical species that migrate at night. This paper reviews and analyzes the literature on the features of towers that can be regulated, particularly tower design and placement, to provide a scientific basis for regulation of tower construction and operation.
Year: 2008
Author(s): Catherine Rich, Sidney A. Gauthreaux, Jr, and Travis Longcore
Organization/Source: The American Ornithologists’ Union
Topic tags: Kittatinny Municipal Resources, Land Use Planning & Community Visioning, and Land Use and Growth Management
