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Bats play a vital role in our environment but are often undervalued and misunderstood. They are an indicator of a healthy environment. Our work aims to educate more people about bats and their environment along with enabling more people to get involved in bat conservation.
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Situation
Four of the 11 mammal species native to Britain classified as being at imminent risk of extinction are bats. All UK bats feed on insects and are an important part of our natural heritage. They are a sign of a green and healthy environment, and yet they are often feared, misunderstood and persecuted. Due to the destruction of their natural habitat they increasingly rely on man-made habitats which can cause frictions if their needs are not understood.
Solution
The Bat Conservation Trust is the leading non-governmental organisation in the United Kingdom solely devoted to the conservation of bats and the landscapes on which they rely. To achieve our vision of a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together we will: - educate people about bats and their environment - discover more about bats, to ensure scientific evidence is in place - take action to protect them and their habitats - enable more people to get involved in bat conservation.
