Fishing leaders in Scotland have described wind farm expansion as a “stampede” and a “gamble” as they demanded an immediate stop to further offshore consents.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) said Scottish Government plans to install up to 40GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040 are “far too high”.

It said achieving the target will cause irreversible damage to the marine environment and displace fishing fleets from grounds they have worked for generations.

The call is included in the SFF’s official responses to two government consultations, the updated Offshore Wind Policy Statement and the draft Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy.

The government outlined that offshore wind could ensure Scotland meets its net zero target by 2030 and provide scores of green jobs as pa

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