Course: Bats - Ecology, Conservation and Surveying (HAU)

Field Studies Council

13th - 15th June 2025
Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
£300-£505 - Students can get 20% off using code 'BioStudent20' at checkout

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


This 2.5 day intermediate bats course will provide you with the surveying and identification skills you need for monitoring and conservation projects.

Britain hosts a diverse array of 18 bat species united by common threats: diminishing food supplies, loss of natural habitats, and scarcity of safe roosting sites. Despite their crucial roles in pest control, seed dispersal, and maintaining ecological balance, bats are increasingly under threat. Protected under UK legislation, these nocturnal mammals embody a critical yet vulnerable component of biodiversity, underscoring the need for informed conservation strategies. This course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of bat ecology, the techniques for their identification and surveying, and the frameworks in place for their protection. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, learners appreciate the complex interactions between bats and their environments and the significance of bats in broader ecological and conservation contexts.

This course will include:

  • Bat biology and ecology
  • Identification and survey methods
  • Habitat assessment and management
  • Conservation challenges
  • Legislation and policy for bat protection

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

This course is endorsed by Harper Adams University.

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About Field Studies Council (FSC)

Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes

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