Natural England response to BCT's HS2 statement of 12th June 2020
9th July 2020
We have received a response to our previous news piece “HS2 Phase One Construction Cause for Concern” along with a Licensing and HS2 information note.
Response to the Prime Ministers “Build, Build, Build” Speech
3rd July 2020
Like many others, we listened to the Prime Minister’s statement with great anticipation. As we build back from the current crisis, it is critical that we create a green recovery in order to avert the urgent and far bigger environmental crises of our time. Investing in a green recovery will bring huge benefits to people and wildlife alike.
Helpline heroes rescue 63 baby bats struck by heat wave
1st July 2020
Bat rescuers have been called out to an unusual case of 63 baby bats found in daylight and struggling in the heat wave this week.
IUCN Bat Specialist Group recommended strategy for bat researchers during COVID-19 pandemic
30th June 2020
We don’t yet know whether humans can pass SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) to wild animals but wildlife researchers are being asked to take appropriate precautions until scientists understand more about transmission risks from humans to other animals [updated 22/07/20 with MAP Decision Tree].
The Time is NOW - Mass Virtual Lobby for a Green Recovery
25th June 2020
We want to make sure that whatever steps the government decided to take with the Environment Bill, it benefits people, the environment and wildlife, including of course bats. That is why we are asking you to join us in a second, virtual The Time is Now mass lobby of MPs on 30 June.
Professional Training Standards for Professional Ecologists Working with Bats interim 2nd edition
17th June 2020
BCT has recently updated our Professional Training Standards for Professional Ecologists Working with Bats.
HS2 Phase One Construction Cause for Concern
12th June 2020
Reports we have been receiving about potential disturbance and damage to bat roosts in trees during the maternity season in Warwickshire woodlands (Kenilworth Sites) due to HS2 Phase One construction is a cause for concern for BCT
Non-Bitumen Coated Roofing Membranes - NEW research published
27th May 2020
An important paper on Non-Bitumen Coated Roofing Membranes methods has just been published
National Bat Monitoring Programme Annual Report 2019
14th May 2020
The latest results of the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) with data up to the end of summer 2019 are now available