Training & Research
As bat specialists we carry out a broad range of training and research work.
Bat training
David Dodds is licensed to train bat workers in both England and Scotland and for many years he has provided in-house skills training for a broad range of clients, including local authorities, ecological consultancies and conservation organisations.
Training can be provided in groups or on a one-to-one basis; as formal classroom sessions, as practical “hands-on” sessions or a mix of the two, depending on your requirements and training needs.
Training previously provided to our clients includes:
- Bat license training
- Bat survey skills training courses
- Radio tracking workshops
- Bat handling workshops (basic and advanced)
- Use of bat detectors (basic and professional)
- Bat call analysis, using a variety of software packages
- Use of unattended monitoring equipment
Follow the links to the right for planned open courses this year.
Research
We undertake a number of research projects on a voluntary basis. As well as providing our team the opportunity to continually enhance and develop their skills and knowledge, these projects help us to make meaningful contributions to bat conservation.