Brown long-eared bats are medium-sized with ears nearly as long as the body. In this photo several are cuddled together in a roof void.

One bad decision does not justify another

27th June 2025

The current government appears to want to repeat the mistakes of its predecessors by avoiding the inconvenience of looking at evidence

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A new generation takes flight: first baby bats of 2025

A new generation takes flight: first baby bats of 2025

4th June 2025

It’s official: the first baby bats of 2025 have arrived! We know this not through field surveys or technology, but thanks to people like you — members of the public who’ve followed our advice after encountering baby bats.

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Gardener’s World Live 2025 – bats are back

Gardener’s World Live 2025 – bats are back

2nd June 2025

After a six-year hiatus, the Bat Conservation Trust is back at Gardener’s World Live this summer.

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NBMP annual report 2024: second year of concern over short-term trends

NBMP annual report 2024: second year of concern over short-term trends

29th May 2025

The 2024 National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) report highlights both progress and emerging concerns for UK bat species, underlining the importance of continued protection and monitoring. While there are long-term signs of recovery for several species following large historic declines, short-term trends suggest new pressures may be emerging.

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BCT’s response to the removal of Bat Survey Guidelines from Natural England’s advice

BCT’s response to the removal of Bat Survey Guidelines from Natural England’s advice

20th May 2025

Natural England has removed the Bat Survey Guidelines from their standing advice for protected species and development. Read BCT's response here.

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Join the Sunset Survey Weekend: Help spot local bats!

Join the Sunset Survey Weekend: Help spot local bats!

29th April 2025

The Sunset Survey Weekend is on 16-18 May 2025, take part and find out if you have bats near you. Anyone, anywhere in the UK can take part – no experience needed.

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Strengthening the grassroots of bat conservation

Strengthening the grassroots of bat conservation

24th April 2025

Bat groups, and the volunteers who run them, are at the heart of bat conservation. Help us continue to support their amazing and vital work.

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Ask your MP to help protect wildlife in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Ask your MP to help protect wildlife in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill

23rd April 2025

By contacting your MP today, you can help ensure key wildlife protections aren’t swept aside in the name of ‘streamlining’ planning.

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