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.
Winner of the Kate Barlow Award 2018
19th April 2018
Congratulations to Laura Pulscher, winner of the Kate Barlow Award 2018!
News species of bat found in Jersey, the lesser horseshoe bat
9th March 2018
Annyctalus Ecology are delighted to announce another new bat species for Jersey - the lesser horseshoe bat, which is also BatLife Europe's Bat Species of the Year 2018
Strategic Planning for Landscape-Scale Conservation Symposium 2018 – CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
15th February 2018
The Bat Conservation Trust is planning a symposium in 2018 in London (venue TBC) aiming to share knowledge and best practice regarding strategic, landscape-scale planning for biodiversity (not just bats!).
Change in Bat Conservation Trust CEO from April 2018
6th February 2018
After nearly 20 years at Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) our Joint CEO Julia Hanmer has decided it is time to move on to new challenges and will be leaving at the end of March 2018.