Bats and small to medium sized wind turbines: Translating research into practical strategies

Information

This one day workshop will present initial findings from recent research, identify barriers to potential mitigation strategies, and draft options for pre-and post-construction monitoring.

This event is aimed at statutory authorities, conservation trusts, local government, consultants, industry and wind turbine manufacturers. The session will provide updates on the latest research on the potential conflict between wind turbines and bats.  You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of guidance on mitigation and monitoring which is both evidence-based and feasible. Attendees will be offered the opportunity to improve strategic planning for turbines in the landscape.

Programme

10.00 - Welcome and introduction    
Dr Fiona Mathews, Senior Lecturer in Mammalian Biology/Programme Director for Biosciences and Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter

10:15 - Dissemination of the research findings and discussions
Alistair Moyle and Suzanne Richardson Postgraduate research students, University of Exeter, Dr Fiona Mathews

12:30 - Lunch and refreshments

13:30 - Discussion of potential good practice guidelines, and identification of barriers to implementation

16:00 - Close

Venue

The event will be taking place in the Council Room at the Linnean Society in London. You can find contact details and directions online.

Registration

To register for this event, please use the contact details below.