20 years of the National Bat Monitoring Programme
29th April 2016
This year the Bat Conservation Trust is celebrating 20 years of its National Bat Monitoring Programme (NBMP), the longest-running multi-species survey for mammals in the UK.
Recommendations for using automatic bat identification software
21st April 2016
Initial guidance note describing how these software packages work, and considerations for their use
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.
