27th International Bat Night – Curtains up for the nocturnal flight artists
23rd August 2023
Taking place at: dusk, around the world, August 26 2023
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
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.
‘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
Director of Conservation Announcement
30th June 2023
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.
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.
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
9th June 2023
We need your help! The Retained EU Law Bill returns to the House of Commons on Monday 12th June 2023. The decision made in Parliament could destroy wildlife protections - please join thousands of concerned voices and ask your MP to vote to AMEND the Retained EU Law Bill.
