Bat Survey and Mitigation
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Location: Near Polegate, East Sussex
Tutor: Alexia Tamblyn MIEEM
Level: Beginner
The workshop is aimed at beginners providing participants with background information and advice on undertaking bat surveys. The workshop will include bat ecology, relevant legislation and survey methodology. Additionally, the workshop also comprises bat sound analysis and mitigation design, using case studies.
IEEM Members £80 (£70 if booked before 9 January 2010).
Non-members £160 (£140 if booked before 9 January 2010).
Further details about the workshop
The workshop will focus on current knowledge and best practice. It will cover:
- an introduction to bat ecology;
- legislation and policy relating to bats;
- techniques and equipment in bat surveys;
- assessing the need for a bat survey;
- bat sound analysis;
- mitigation design and enhancement opportunities; and
- licence applications (for development).
Who should attend this workshop?
People looking to undertake and interpret bat surveys for development but also those who want to update their skills and/or want an overview on bat mitigation: consultants, planners and statutory organisations.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- a packed lunch.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Bat behaviour and ecology.
- Legislation.
- Assessing the need of a bat survey and survey planning (including overview on health and safety).
- Recording and reporting.
- Species identification using bat sound analysis.
- Basic mitigation strategies.
- Development licence application.