Arboriculture and Bats

Target Audience: Arborists

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 counts 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 (Jules Agate)
  • 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

2011 Courses

Dates Venue Availability
23 March Easton College, Norfolk Limited places available
17 April Juniper Hall FSC Centre, Surrey Spaces available
25 May Margam Park FSC Centre, Glamorgan Spaces available
6 July Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Cambs Spaces available
10 August Nettlecombe FSC Centre, Somerset Spaces available
25 September Bewerley Park, N. Yorkshire Spaces available
12 October Harcourt Arboretum, Oxfordshire Spaces available
1 November Richmond Park, Surrey Spaces available

Cost

£165

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.

 

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0845 1300 228