News
July 2009
BCT response to the latest SNH bat lyssavirus monitoring results
The Bat Conservation Trust comments on the latest findings from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
June 2009
Vote Count Bat!
Count Bat is through to the semi-finals of the Annual Lottery Good Causes Awards and needs your vote!
Judicial Review leads to increased protection of bats
A High Court ruling has strengthened bat protection within the planning system.
May 2009
Land owner fined for destruction of pipistrelle bat roosts
The owner of a piece of land in Quorn, Leicestershire, was convicted of destruction of two pipistrelle bat roosts located under boarding on a small bungalow at Loughborough magistrates court on 18th May 2009.
Chief Executive moving on
Amy Coyte will be leaving her role as Chief Executive at the Bat Conservation Trust in August to work for the BBC Wildlife Fund.
Update on wildlife crimes project
In 2001 the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) embarked on a project to collect data on crimes against bats in the UK.
April 2009
Book your place online for the 2009 National Bat Conference!
The National Bat Conference will take place at the University of York between 18th and 20th September 2009, and we would love to see you there.
March 2009
BCT prepares defences against a deadly threat to bats
BCT urgently needs to raise funds to prepare defences in the worst-case scenario that White-nose Syndrome, the mysterious condition that has killed hundreds of thousands of bats, is discovered in the UK or wider Europe.
BCT welcomes new government wildlife crime priorities
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) has welcomed news that bats are among animals earmarked top priorities in a strengthened fight against wildlife crime this year.
February 2009
Research to assess effects of micro-turbines on birds and bats
Scientists at the University of Stirling are to conduct the world’s first study into the effects of micro wind turbines on birds and bats.
Bat Conservation Trust on the web
Where to find BCT news, views and bat chat around the web.
Britain’s bats in need of a little love this Valentine’s Day too
Facing imminent new threats and with their natural habitats under increasing pressure, Britain’s bats now need more love than ever, says the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT).
Send a batty e-card from the Bat Conservation Trust website!
Now you can send batty e-cards for all occasions using BCT’s nifty new e-card generator.