New Guidance on bats and lighting
12th September 2018
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) has launched the latest practical guidance on considering the impact upon bats when designing lighting schemes.
National Bat Helpline report 2017 released
10th August 2018
The National Bat Helpline receives thousands of enquiries each year. As a result, thousands of bats and their roosts are saved from damage or destruction. It is with this in mind that we are releasing the latest National Bat Helpline report.
Gardener’s World Live 2018 with an exciting collaboration
6th June 2018
The Bat Conservation Trust will be attending Gardener’s World Live (GWL) in Birmingham for the 8th consecutive time but this year we have an exciting collaboration!
The Bat Conservation Trust and the Ministry of Justice sign an MoU
29th May 2018
Jo Ferguson, Built Environment Officer for the Bat Conservation Trust, discusses the exciting joint initiatives ahead to support bat conservation upon the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Justice.
National Bat Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2017
17th May 2018
The latest results of the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) with data up to the end of September 2017 are now available
Conviction of roost destruction in Worcestershire
9th May 2018
Individual pleaded guilty to the destruction of a bat roost however the level of fine imposed was disappointing.
Conviction on three counts of roost destruction
30th April 2018
A complex investigation undertaken by Kent Police recently saw London based Knightspur Homes convicted at Sevenoaks Magistrates Court on three counts of roost destruction.
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Bat Habitats Regulation Bill [HL] 2017-19
26th April 2018
The Bat Habitats Regulation Bill sponsored by Lord Cormack is scheduled to receive its second reading in the House of Lords on Friday 27th of April 2018.