EU REFERENDUM QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ASKED
18th April 2016
BCT's response to Natural England's proposed new policies for EPS licensing
31st March 2016
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation on four proposed new Natural England licensing policies. BCT works to ensure that bat conservation is acknowledged as an integral part of sustainable development; our response to this consultation is therefore written with specific reference to bats and their habitats.
Most significant conviction for bat crime ever recorded
8th March 2016
It is our view that this case is the most significant conviction for bat crime ever recorded. Not only is it the first occasion where such a case has been heard in the Crown Court but to our knowledge it is the first time that a proceeds of crime application has been heard in relation any wildlife crime not involving the illegal trade in endangered species.
4th March 2016
A recent study, based on data collected by the National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP) suggests that even the most widespread and adaptable UK bat species, the common pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), is negatively affected by increasing urbanised areas.
Proposed new policies for European Protected Species licensing
26th February 2016
On 25th February Natural England launched a 6 week public consultation on four proposed new polices for European Protected Species (EPS).
Thank you from Kate Barlow's Parents
24th February 2016
This is a message from Dr Kate Barlow's parents for all of the condolences sent following the unexpected passing of their daughter in November.
18th February 2016
A key report which provided evidence-based information that these Directives should not be weakened was put to a vote at the European parliament on the 2nd of February 2016. The great majority of MEP's (592 out of 689) voted in favour of the report, making a clear statement on the importance of keeping the protection of our species and habitats.
Bat Habitat Regulation Bill UPDATE
16th February 2016
Further to our previous post regarding the second reading of the Bat Habitats Regulation Bill (read the article HERE). The Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday 5th of February 2016 and at the end of the debate, Mr Christopher Chope MP withdrew the bill.
