Arboriculture and Bats

This basic awareness course, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Arboricultural Association, is aimed at arborists, and will help them to carry out tree works with consideration of the potential effects on bats and their habitats.

The course will count towards Arboricultural Association CPD requirements and participants will receive a Lantra awards attendance certificate. Please note this is a basic awareness course - it will not give arborists the knowledge or skills to carry out full bat surveys.   

Course content will include:

Arboriculture and bats (BCT)
  • Bat biology
  • Bat ecology
  • Bats and the law
  • Potential tree roost recognition
  • Where to go for help
  • Emergency procedures
  • Practical exercise

Prior knowledge: None required

2010 Courses

Dates Venue Availability
15 February Nettlecombe FSC Centre, Somerset Spaces available
08 March Malham Tarn FSC Centre, N. Yorkshire CANCELLED
29 March Ickworth House, Suffolk Limited places available
08 April Juniper Hall FSC Centre, Surrey Spaces available
04 May Plas Tan y Bwlch, Gwynedd Spaces available
10 May Scottish Churches House, Perthshire Spaces available
26 July Nettlecome FSC Centre, Somerset Spaces available
2 August Margam Park FSC Centre, Glamorgan Spaces available
23 August Richmond Park, Surrey Spaces available
28 September  Bewerley Park, N. Yorkshire Spaces available
25 October Frank Chapman Centre, Worcestershire Spaces available
22 November Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Cambs Spaces available
24 November Juniper Hall FSC Centre, Surrey Spaces available

Cost

£160

Discounts

£5 for Arb. Assoc. members and BCT members (Join today to receive your discount!)

NB: Corporate members may be entitled to additional discounts. Click here for more information on becoming a corporate member

To book

To book a place on any of these courses, click here to download the booking form.