Night-time nature action guide launched

Night-time nature action guide launched

25th August 2023

Today we are launching a guide to helping night-time wildlife near you, just in time for International Bat Weekend.

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27th International Bat Night – Curtains up for the nocturnal flight artists

27th International Bat Night – Curtains up for the nocturnal flight artists

23rd August 2023

Taking place at: dusk, around the world, August 26 2023

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Roost Partner launches new bat access product

Roost Partner launches new bat access product

14th August 2023

We are excited to welcome a second bat access product to our Roost Partnership scheme, developed by Just Lead

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Retained EU Law Bill: What next?

Retained EU Law Bill: What next?

7th August 2023

BCT supports the new Nature 2030 campaign. Nature 2030 was created by over 80 conservation charities in response to the Retained EU Law Bill becoming an Act of Parliament. Support the campaign by signing a letter to all political parties telling them to put five key environmental pledges in their manifestos.

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‘Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night’ ILP Guidance Note update released

‘Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night’ ILP Guidance Note update released

4th August 2023

The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) has launched the latest practical guidance on considering the impact upon bats when designing lighting schemes

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New research on viruses in British bat species

New research on viruses in British bat species

27th June 2023

A new scientific paper titled Genomic screening of 16 UK native bat species through conservationist networks uncovers coronaviruses with zoonotic potential, using new research methods, was published in Nature Communications today. Read BCT's thoughts here.

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National Lottery pledges towards an ambitious £8m nature partnership

National Lottery pledges towards an ambitious £8m nature partnership

19th June 2023

Urgent action to save Wales’s most vulnerable wildlife is set to get underway this summer, thanks to the players of the National Lottery.

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Wildlife protection needs to be enshrined in law - you can still help

Wildlife protection needs to be enshrined in law - you can still help

16th June 2023

Retained EU Law Bill returns to the House of Lords on 20th June 2023; there is still time to speak up for bats

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