This workshop is designed to help anyone working with trees to learn to identify possible roost features for bats and to know what mitigation protects them and how you can work in a manner that is both legal and not detrimental to bat species.

The classroom session will look at all the legal aspects surrounding bat work and many of the common misconceptions. 

There will also be information on different bat species and roosting behaviours.

We will also have a woodland visit where participants will have the opportunity to use endoscopes to look for bats and try to identify possible roost sites using binoculars or the naked eye.

Objectives

Delegates should:

• Learn about bats in trees to enable safer/better working practices where bats are involved.

• Learn the legal framework of working in potential bat habitat (ignorance is not an excuse)

• Learn how to use endoscopes to determine bat presence before considering work.

Agenda

9-9.30 - Arrival & Welcome

10.00 - Presentation on Bats in trees, ecology, legal protection, where to look, and when to expect them to be there.

11.30 - Q&A

12.00 - Lunch (Please bring a packed lunch)

13.00 - Site visit to look for Bats in trees and practice endoscope techniques.

16.30-17.00 - End

Instructor

Steve Wadley of AVA ecology

Steve co founded AVA Ecology after managing a successful arboricultral business in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. He holds bat licences in both England & Wales and is actively involved in bat research in the Lower Wye Valley, specialising in woodland bats.

Who should attend?

• Open to all working in Trees & Timber across Wales.

Point of contact

If you have any issues booking this event please contact - info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk

Cost (booking fee)

£20

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Other Information

Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own packed lunch.

The entire course is outdoors so dress appropriately, any attendees who own an endoscope please bring it along although some will be provided.  Binoculars are useful if you have them.