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Bat Conservation Trust

Summary Organisation also known as BCT.

Bat numbers are declining. In Britain this is due mainly to:
* Loss of roosts;
* Loss of feeding areas and increased use of pesticides;
* Misunderstanding and prejudice.

The BCT is taking practical steps to help bats by:
* Advising and educating the general public and others whose trades and professions bring them into contact with bats, such as builders and surveyors;
* Campaigning to protect roosts and for the use of less harmful timber treatment chemical;
* Developing policies and ensuring laws to protect bats are upheld;
* Supporting conservation projects and research to improve knowledge of bat biology and ecology;
* Liasing with other bat workers throughout the world to develop conservation strategies and take necessary action.

The BCT provides a range of information leaflets about bats. The BCT holds annually a National Bat Conference in September.

Please contact for further information and membership details.

Registered charity number 1012361