A wind farm in Zhangye, Gansu province has recently sparked controversy after its environmental impact assessment (EIA) report stated that there were no protected animals in the area, but local conservation organizations have captured footage of a Tibetan hare, a national second-class protected animal. The issue has come to light despite the project obtaining approval from Zhangye City's Environmental Protection Bureau back in March last year and commencing construction in July this year.
Background: According to civil ecological organizations, the EIA report for the Huan Electrics Black River project stated that there were no large wild animals or highly protected wildlife in the area. However, these conclusions starkly contrast with the results of sustained on-site monitoring by organizations such as