In this wide ranging podcast we explore Bats in the built environment, native Bat species, how artificial light is detrimental to bats and Jo dispels the myth that the BCT is only here to protect Bats. Joe clearly explains how each project can be a win-win for both humans , Bats and the wider environment.
Jo's Bio:
Jo has worked for the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) for the last 5.5 years, first as the Built Environment Officer before becoming the Built Environment Manager in early 2019. Prior to starting at BCT she had been involved with bat conservation in a voluntary and professional capacity for over 15 years. Jo’s more recent professional experience is as an ecological consultant and licensed bat worker specialising in urban bat ecology; providing surveys, mitigation and enhancement advice covering a range of development projects, including residential, commercial and transport. She also has extensive experience in scientific research, working for the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology and Earthwatch in Melbourne and currently running trapping surveys for the National Nathusius Pipistrelle Project in south London. Jo is a Full Member of CIEEM, a Volunteer Bat Roost Visitor and a member London Bat Group.
Helpful links relating to the podcast:
Advice for developers inc. link to bats and the law: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/building-or-development-works
Gardening for bats: https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/gardening-for-bats
Bat boxes: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/bat-boxes
Lighting guidance: https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/lighting
Nathusius pipistrelle migration news story: https://www.bats.org.uk/news/2018/10/nomadic-nathusius-bat-ringed-in-the-uk-discovered-in-belgium
Covid-19 and bats: https://www.bats.org.uk/about-bats/bats-and-disease/covid-19-and-bats
