Course: Scoping Surveys for Arborists
Bat Conservation Trust
"Very good introduction to bats in relation to ecology, the law and tree use." Previous course
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This Lantra-accredited course, developed by the Bat
Conservation Trust and supported by the Arboricultural
Association, will enable participants to carry out tree works with consideration for the
potential effects on bats and their habitats.
This course is in line with the British
Standard 8596 - Surveying for bats in trees and woodland.
Delivered online over 2 afternoons with a practical task to complete in between
Course content includes:
- Bat biology
- Bat ecology
- Bats and the law
- Potential tree roost recognition
- Where to go for help
- Emergency procedures
- Practical exercise
Course dates:
- 2nd and 9th July 2025
- 8th and 15th October 2025
About Bat Conservation Trust
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely.
To achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people
thrive together, our work focuses on discovering more about bats and how they
use the landscape, taking action to protect bats and enhance the landscapes on
which they rely, inspiring people about bats and their environment, engaging
them in their conservation and strengthen our work by building skills,
resources, motivation and understanding.
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely. To achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together, our work focuses on discovering more about bats and how they use the landscape, taking action to protect bats and enhance the landscapes on which they rely, inspiring people about bats and their environment, engaging them in their conservation and strengthen our work by building skills, resources, motivation and understanding.
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