And then this. Yeah, lets cut down 150 acres of mature forest to save the planet....
The claim about clearing 150 acres of trees refers to the Oxbow Hill Solar Project, a 140-megawatt solar array being developed in the Town of Fenner, Madison County, New York by Cypress Creek Renewables. [1, 2, 3]
The removal of this mature timber has been a highly contentious point. Here are the key details surrounding the project:
The claim about clearing 150 acres of trees refers to the Oxbow Hill Solar Project, a 140-megawatt solar array being developed in the Town of Fenner, Madison County, New York by Cypress Creek Renewables. [1, 2, 3]
The removal of this mature timber has been a highly contentious point. Here are the key details surrounding the project:
- The Tree Removal: The project spans nearly 1,000 acres, predominantly agricultural farmland. Among the environmental and land-use impacts, the site plan requires cutting down over 150 acres of mature trees. [1, 2]
- Regulatory Status: The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) granted a final siting permit to move the project forward, overriding concerns voiced by local municipalities and the Madison County Board of Supervisors. [1, 2]
- Local Backlash: Local officials, including the Fenner Town Supervisor, have heavily criticized the project, citing concerns about losing productive agricultural land, destroying the rural character of the town, and clear-cutting a significant amount of timber for green energy initiatives. [1, 2]
