Planning and Preparation of Bat Surveys

Planning and preparation of bat surveys 

 

This one-day course has been developed as a follow-up module to Bats and Bat Surveys, the BCT foundation course for ecological consultants. The course will allow participants to build on knowledge gained at the foundation course, and the course will provide an understanding of the extensive planning and preparation that is needed in order to carry out an effective bat survey.

Course content will include:

  • Preparation of costings
  • Understanding of key Health and Safety issues, including preparing a risk assessment
  • Basic interpretation of aerial photographs to identify potential bat habitat and likely species presence
  • Survey scoping leading to basic survey design
  • Resource planning


Prior knowledge: Designed as a follow-up to Bats and Bat Surveys.

2010 Courses

Dates Venue Availability
17 May Juniper Hall FSC Centre, Surrey Spaces available
25 August Lackham Countryside centre, Wiltshire Spaces available
6 September Malham Tarn FSC Centre, N. Yorkshire Spaces available

Cost

£160

Discounts

£5 for 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 this course, click here to download the booking form.