Count Bat Project

Boy with bat box at Count Bat event (Tony Fox, Brumbats)

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 in January 2008 to do this.

The project aims to introduce new people to bat conservation through developing links between the existing bat community, voluntary organisations and local communities.

Regional Officers 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 four year project, 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, upcoming events and training opportunities 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 discuss 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: 07549 834 442
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

 

 The Count Bat project is supported by:
 Heritage Lottery Fund Natural England logo  City Bridge Trust logo 

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