Nature vs Growth? The false choice threatening our future

Nature vs Growth? The false choice threatening our future

31st January 2025

Should developers 'stop worrying about the bats and the newts'? They don't have to; pitting nature against development is dangerous, irresponsible and unnecessary.

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Hope for our rarest UK bat

Hope for our rarest UK bat

27th January 2025

Two exciting discoveries have been reported in the last week about our rarest bat species, the greater mouse-eared bat.

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Is the government’s planning reform bad for bats?

Is the government’s planning reform bad for bats?

22nd January 2025

Planning reforms risk devastating impacts to bats, here's what we're doing about it and how you can help.

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Celebrating bats and bat workers

Celebrating bats and bat workers

7th January 2025

Bestowing some New Year's Honours of our own as we announce our newest Batty Laureates and the BCT Hall of Fame inductees.

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Bats and Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects  - guidance launched

Bats and Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects - guidance launched

18th December 2024

BCT is delighted to announce the publication of Bats and Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects Guidance for England

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Plan for Change: Don’t blame bats

Plan for Change: Don’t blame bats

9th December 2024

The Prime Minister was wrong to label the regulators as “naysayers” and to undermine the regulations that protect out natural heritage and environment.

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Christmas Big Give: A lifeline for bats

Christmas Big Give: A lifeline for bats

26th November 2024

We are delighted to be part of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge! For one week starting on 3 December, the Big Give will double every donation up to £5,000, which means we could raise £10K.

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High Speed 2 – bat protection costs

High Speed 2 – bat protection costs

8th November 2024

A story has been circulated in several media outlets about the cost of a structure being built over part of the length of the HS2 rail line as it passes a woodland Site of Special Scientific Interest in Buckinghamshire.

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Bats and human health: BCT rabies statement

Bats and human health: BCT rabies statement

14th October 2024

The Bat Conservation Trust is saddened by the recent rabies-related deaths in North America. While these tragic events are rare, it’s important to address concerns to protect both people and wildlife.

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