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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Protecting Wild Animals Has Never Been More Urgent. But There's a Reason It Can Be Harder Than It Seems.

Bat bridges, designed to help bats cross roads, lack evidence of effectiveness in conserving bat populations.
Environment
fromHomebuilding
5 months ago

Graven Hill bats prove wildlife can coexist with housing

Thoughtful planning and targeted mitigation at Graven Hill increased active bat roosts from eight to eleven while integrating wildlife habitats into a 650-home development.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

San Ramon family has 2 houses ready for occupancy; bats only, please

The box should also be in a sunny location, but away from bright lights at night. Bats need water, so bat boxes located within a quarter mile from a river, stream or pond have a better chance of attracting bats to their new home. Bats also need a clear flying zone to and from their houses, so trim back shrubs, limbs and foliage that would block or restrict a bat's movements, clearing a 15- to 20-foot diameter around the box.
Environment
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's madness': bat enthusiasts fear planning bill will derail years of conservation

A government planning and infrastructure bill threatens decades of progress in protected-species conservation, jeopardizing local bat conservation efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Why a rare bat species could cost a council 4.3m

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