BS8596 Surveying for Bats in Trees and Woodland
This British Standard has been released for review and the consultation period ends 31 May 2015
It gives guidance on surveying for bats in individual trees, groups of trees and in woodland. This includes The scoping, roost and activity surveys, and record keeping.
This Standard applies to the following:
– forestry and woodland managers and operatives, including woodland owners, managers, agents, foresters, contractors, conservation bodies and woodland advisors;
– arboriculturists, in particular tree work contractors;
– planning officers, local government ecologists and other government departments whose functions might bring them into contact with bats in trees or woodland (whether directly or indirectly);
– developers and associated professions, e.g. construction companies, demolition companies and landscape architects;
– ecological consultants, particularly those who have the potential to work on the specialist aspect of surveying for bats in trees;
– utility companies, infrastructure constructors and maintainers, and engineers; and
– flood risk managers.
This British Standard does not include guidance relating to bat surveys in buildings, underground sites or any habitat other than woodland or trees. It also does not give any guidance about the outcomes of the surveys undertaken, such as how woodland is managed or mitigation measures.
Review published: 30 March 2015
Review end date: 31 May 2015
You can find the consultation draft at: