Count Bat Project
The future of sustainable bat conservation lies in engaging, educating and involving people in the wonder of bats.
In order to work towards our vision of bats and people living in harmony, the Bat Conservation Trust wishes to involve as wide a spectrum of people as possible in bat conservation with members and volunteers reflecting modern Britain. The 'England Count Bat' project was set up to do this.
Background to Count Bat
The England Count Bat project was developed through a pilot programme that started in September 2005 supported by a Heritage Lottery Fund Project Planning grant. This programme included a thorough consultation process and four pilot projects. The programme proved extremely successful involving more than 500 people from under-represented groups in bat conservation.
Following the results of the pilot project, the Heritage Lottery Fund, together with Natural England and City Bridge Trust, provided funding for a 4 year project looking at engaging new audiences in bat conservation. The project is being rolled out across England - its aim is to introduce new people to bat conservation through developing links between the existing bat community, voluntary organisations and local communities.
Regional Officers will oversee the project covering the following three regions:
- London and the South East
- North and East of England
- South West and West Midlands
During the next four years, the Count Bat team will be working with the local bat groups, community groups and partner organisations to produce new resources and run events to involve communities with their local bat populations.
Further details of the pilot projects and some of the resources already developed can be found using the links in the left hand column.
Contact
For further information on the England Count Bat project or to find out about events taking place in your region, please contact the Count Bat Officers on the details below:
Dan Merrett
Count Bat Project Coordinator (South West and West Midlands)
Tel: 07761 942 393
Email: dmerrett@bats.org.uk
Download a copy of the SW regional flyer
Ed Santry
Count Bat Project Regional Officer (London and the South East)
Tel: 020 7501 3625
Email: esantry@bats.org.uk
Download a copy of the London and SE regional flyer
Diana Hagues
Count Bat Project Regional Officer (North and East)
Tel: 07522 904 862
Email: dhagues@bats.org.uk
Download a copy of the North and East regional flyer
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