The Barbastelle Bat Conservation Handbook (Conservation Handbooks)

Ian Davidson-Watts has undertaken field work on the barbastelle bat since 1996 and previously worked as a conservation management advisor, working with land managers and developers. Together they have led the majority of the research on barbastelle bats over the last decade and have published extensively on t

Contents include: Foreword by Chris Packham. Chapter 6: References, contacts and where to get help.. Chapter 5: Conservation achievements and priorities - UK BAP; National Bat Monitoring Programme; threats: land-use change, habitat loss, climate change; research requirements. Chapter 3: Habitat management and enhancement for barbastelle bats -managing woodlands/forests; preservation and future provision of trees; managing wetlands; barbastelle bats and buildings. The most up-to-date methods for surveying the species are explained, accompanied by case studies and practical tips on

About the Author Matt Zeale completed a PhD on barbastelle bats and has an academic research background on this species, amongst other bats. Ian Davidson-Watts has undertaken field work on the barbastelle bat since 1996 and previously worked as a conservation management advisor, working with land managers and developers. . Together they have led the majority of the research on barbastelle bats over the last decade and have published extensively on the subject