January Bats spend the majority of winter hibernating with a constant body temperature of between 0oC and 5oC. In order to achieve this state of inactivity, the bats must lower their body temperature (from around 40oC to 0oC), slow their … Read More
Research on bats and breathable membranes is being conducted by Stacey Waring at the University of Reading and the Bat Conservation Trust based upon the question ‘what constitutes a bat-friendly breathable roofing membrane?’ The research indicates that breathable roofing membranes … Read More
During the winter period bats are seeking suitable hibernation sites and beginning periods of torpor. Bat scoping surveys can still be undertaken at this time of year. For building surveys, this involves a site inspection whereby the bat specialist will … Read More
The Bat Conservation Trust has recently published updated Bat Survey Good Practice Guidelines (2nd Edition) which develops upon the guidance specified in the first edition as well as including further information on the legislative protection afforded to bats as well … Read More
Acer Ecology has appeared in the local newspaper The Penarth Times. Read the article below: Bat survey at Penarth’s Marine Buildings ahead of development plans Tuesday 14th February 2012 LOCAL ecologists have carried out a bat survey of the Marine Buildings – the derelict … Read More
Acer Ecology has appeared in the Business in Focus magazine. Read the article below: Tuesday 26th April 2011 Ecology surveys essential to get planning go-ahead Start your planning application without consulting a qualified ecologist and you run the risk of refusal. That … Read More
