Wind energy facilities and their access routes in the forest are considered permanently installed if they are in the national interest and provided the access routes are adequate for the construction and operation of the plants. Proof of site permanency must be provided if the wind energy facility is to be erected in one of the following areas:
at a site listed in an inventory in accordance with Article 5 of the Federal Act of 1 July 19661on the Protection of Nature and Cultural Heritage (NCHA);
in a forest reserve in accordance with Article 20 paragraph 4;
in a federal game reserve in accordance with Article 11 of the Hunting Act of 20 June 19862.
In the case of wind energy facilities not located at a site that falls under Article 5 NCHA, interests shall be weighed in application of Article 3 NCHA.