SURVEYING TREES FOR BATS:
A COURSE FOR ECOLOGISTS

This two-day course is aimed at ecologists who are looking to increase their knowledge of surveying bats by surveying trees for potential tree roosts.
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Bat roosts in trees are very different from building roosts, and can be much harder to find.
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During this course you will learn the theory of tree roosting bats as well as visiting known sites and seeing real life examples of tree roosts, and importantly, what a roost looks like when bats are absent.
You will also learn how to effectively assess trees as part of a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal before surveying them in more detail as a follow up.
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Over the course of the two days we will cover the following topics;
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Tree bat ecology;
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How to identify potential roost features;
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Using the Bat Tree Habitat Key;
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How to identify bat roosts, even when bats are absent;
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Using endoscopes;
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How to plan a survey
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Who is this for?
Ecological consultants, Ecologists, Wildlife Professionals, Rangers, Conservationists, Arborists, those who regularly have contact with trees and possible bat roosts in trees
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Level / Prior Knowledge
Intermediate: some knowledge of bats and their ecology will be assumed. Attendees should have some experience of surveying bats in the UK. A valid bat license is not a pre-requisite. However, without a survey licence individuals will not be able to use endoscopes on their own after the course.
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Refreshments and Accommodation
Meals will not be included. However, refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the course.
Accomodation is not provided but a list of suitable accomodation will be provided on booking
Price
£325 per person (10% discount for students and non-professionals)
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Course Feedback
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"...This was one of the most informative courses I have been on in years. Well put together with rammed with information..."
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"...Thanks for a great training course, it was the perfect level of detail for the work we will be doing!.."
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"...Really enjoyed the course - it was very well laid out, clear and concise information and but also adapted to everyone's questions and key areas of learning..."
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"...It was great how it was split into morning learning and afternoon outside. Kept everyone's attention this way..."