Development options for improvement of monitoring system used for Bat Protection

1.Introduction 1.1.Natural England estimated in 2018 that the regulatory system in place for bats had a cost in the region of £75 million per annum, excluding work associated with protected sites. In terms of cost, 'bat regulation' is likely to be very much the largest measure in place in England for bat conservation. Thus, it is important for bat conservation that it delivers the greatest benefit practicable. 1.2 Derogations from regulatory prohibitions are provided by a licensing system. This contract will be us...