Land owner fined for destruction of pipistrelle bat roosts
29th May 2009
The owner of a piece of land in Quorn, Leicestershire, was convicted of destruction of two pipistrelle bat roosts located under boarding on a small bungalow at Loughborough magistrates court on 18th May 2009.
21st May 2009
Amy Coyte will be leaving her role as Chief Executive at the Bat Conservation Trust in August to work for the BBC Wildlife Fund.
Update on wildlife crimes project
6th May 2009
In 2001 the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) embarked on a project to collect data on crimes against bats in the UK.
Book your place online for the 2009 National Bat Conference!
9th April 2009
The National Bat Conference will take place at the University of York between 18th and 20th September 2009, and we would love to see you there.
BCT prepares defences against a deadly threat to bats
28th March 2009
BCT urgently needs to raise funds to prepare defences in the worst-case scenario that White-nose Syndrome, the mysterious condition that has killed hundreds of thousands of bats, is discovered in the UK or wider Europe.
BCT welcomes new government wildlife crime priorities
2nd March 2009
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) has welcomed news that bats are among animals earmarked top priorities in a strengthened fight against wildlife crime this year.
Research to assess effects of micro-turbines on birds and bats
24th February 2009
Scientists at the University of Stirling are to conduct the world's first study into the effects of micro wind turbines on birds and bats.
Britain's bats in need of a little love this Valentine's Day too
9th February 2009
Facing imminent new threats and with their natural habitats under increasing pressure, Britain's bats now need more love than ever, says the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT).
2009 Training Course Brochure now available
10th December 2008
The 2009 Training Brochure is now available to download.
