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A Guide to the Architecture of Roof Construction for Ecologists

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:25:57 +0000

As licensed ecologists we spend a lot of our time crawling around in loft voids looking for evidence of bats or the bats themselves! However, it is not just the bats that we are looking for. In every bat preliminary … Read More

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A Guide to Barn Conversions

Bat Survey Cardiff — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:06:30 +0000

Given the strict planning rules limiting the building of new dwellings in the countryside, barn conversions are becoming increasingly popular for those looking to acquire their dream home in the country. Redeveloping a barn can be an incredibly rewarding experience, … Read More

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A Developer’s Guide: How to Apply for a Bat Mitigation Licence?

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:15:16 +0000

How to Apply for a Bat Licence? If you require planning permission to make alterations to your home or property, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) may require you to undertake bat surveys on your property before being able to grant … Read More

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Guide to Brown Long-Eared Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:18:31 +0000

Brown Long-Eared Bats (Plecotus auritus) During building inspection work, ecologists often come across medium-sized, brownish droppings. On closer inspection, the droppings have a golden shine from the moth and butterfly wings they contain. This discovery is usually the first indication that … Read More

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Guide to Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:08:05 +0000

Why Do I Need Mitigation? If the bat surveys undertaken for your development reveal that you have bats roosting or hibernating in your building, the next step is to do an impact assessment and set out a mitigation plan. The … Read More

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Guide to Horseshoe Bat Mitigation

Bat Survey Cardiff — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 17:16:08 +0000

In order to accurately mitigate for the disturbance or potential loss of lesser horseshoe and greater horseshoe night roosts, day roosts or hibernation sites, it is vitally important to first understand their unique roosting ecology. Lesser Horseshoe Ecology Lesser horseshoe … Read More

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Guide to Mitigation – Void Dwellers

Bat Survey Cardiff — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 22:04:52 +0000

The term “void-dweller” is used to describe bat species that often utilise small crevices for roosting. Crevices can include natural features such as stone fissures, holes in trees and under loose bark. When found in buildings, crevices can be found … Read More

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Guide to Bat Mitigation for Crevice-Dwelling Bats

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 19:06:46 +0000

Introduction The term “crevice-dweller” is used to describe bat species that often utilise small crevices for roosting. Crevices can include natural features such as stone fissures, holes in trees and under loose bark. When found in buildings, crevices can be … Read More

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Bat Droppings Guide

Bat Survey Cardiff — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:50:27 +0000

The discovery of bat droppings is the most common method to prove the presence of a bat roost. British bats are entirely insectivorous and so their droppings only contain the indigestible parts of their insect prey. This content gives their … Read More

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A Dummy’s Guide to Architecture for Ecologists

Bat Survey Cardiff — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:37:23 +0000

Don’t know the different between a gambrel and a gablet, a purlin from a rafter, King post from a Queen post, or a truss from a strut? Neither did I! However, an understanding of architectural terms is essential when interpreting … Read More

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