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Anaerobic Digestion of farm and food processing residues GoodPractice Guidelines Page15 Who to consult? People who live and work in the immediate vicinity of the proposed scheme, the parish or community council, specific local interest groups and statutory agencies are all likely to have an interest in the development of an AD scheme. The project leaders for the development will need to identify all the likely areas of concern and involve interested groups at the most appropriate stages. Different stakeholders will have concerns about different aspects of the project. A sample list of statutory and non-statutory consultees is given opposite. Whose responsibility? For large CAD schemes, the developer will usually have overall responsibility for managing the consultation process. However, the farmer setting up a small on- farm digester, or farmers supplying feedstock to a CAD will also want to manage their activities in a manner which is sensitive to the environment, health and safety and other local concerns, and may become involved in consultation processes. Even where the digester is a co- operative community project, run by local people, there will still be a need for wide consultation and involvement. Preparing for consultation Consultation needs to be planned and integrated into the overall development process. The following steps may help to maximise the effectiveness of consultation and enable the developer or farmer to address any concerns that arise: • Developers should analyse the community, or communities, that might have an interest (stakeholder analysis). Information will also be needed on local issues that may be relevant. This will enable developers to prepare their consultation and communications strategy. • AD is a relatively new industry and it may be appropriate to produce information for local people about the nature of the industry and the specific local development, what it will look like and the impact and benefits it will have (see page 53). • Consultation needs to start as early as possible in the planning and design stage. It needs to be planned, but also be flexible enough to meet the needs of changing circumstances. • Honesty, openness and commitment to consultation are essential. Although developers would not be expected to resolve all concerns expressed, they should always respond to concerns. If something cannot be altered, a clear explanation of the reasons should be provided. Consultation methods A number of consultation methods may be used, depending on local circumstances such as the particular needs of the community and other interested organisations and the scale of the project. These might include: • eaflets outlining proposals and inviting comments • Exhibitions • Open days, and visits to similar sites already in existence • Public meetings • Questionnaires • Special meetings for key local organisations (such as parish councils) • Workshops for mixed groups of stakeholders to consider particular issues. Any printed materials produced should always include a contact name, address and telephone number so that local people can ask questions and comment on proposed developments. Consultation is a two-way process and channels must be kept open. Liaison should continue after plant construction is completed. For example: • Visitors to the farm, digester or CAD: local groups and others may be interested in visits. • Links may be made to the environmental programmes of local schools. • A liaison forum could be established between the developer, the local authority and local communities, building on contacts made during the development stages. This could be linked to formal and informal monitoring, which may be required in any case under the conditions of the planning permission.PDF Image | Anaerobic Digestion Of farm and food Processing residues The development of a sustainable industry
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