Nomadic Nathusius – bat ringed in the UK discovered in Belgium
19th October 2018
A female Nathusius’ pipistrelle ringed in the UK in 2015 as part of BCT’s National Nathusius’ Pipistrelle Project has recently been recovered in Belgium
Flying success for bats in churches project
12th October 2018
A ground-breaking project to help churches that host large bat roosts has recently been granted £3.8 million of funding by the Heritage Lottery Fund. (HLF)
Bat Crime Annual Report 2017 released
10th October 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the Bat Crime Report 2017.
28th September 2018
An investigation led by the North Yorkshire Police, with support from Bat Conservation Trust and City of York Council, has helped to prosecute a developer for unlawfully demolishing a bat roost in York.
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.