Arboriculture and Bats
Short course
In Somerset, Settle, Glamorgan and 4 other venues
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This course will help Arborists to carry out tree works with consideration of the potential effects on bats and their habitats. Suitable for: Arborists
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About this course
Prior knowledge: None required
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Course programme
Course review:
This introductory one day course for arborists, developed by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Arboricultural Association, will help you to carry out tree works with consideration of the potential effects on bats and their habitats. The course counts towards Arboricultural Association CPD requirements and participants will receive a Lantra Awards attendance certificate. Please note that this is a basic awareness course – it will not give arborists the knowledge and skills to carry out full bat surveys.
Course content will include:
- Bat biology
- Bat ecology
- Bats and the law
- Potential tree roost recognition
- Where to go for help
- Emergency procedures
- Practical exercise
Arboriculture and Bats