Bats In Traditional Buildings by Jonathan L. Howard

An accessible practical guide explaining why older houses, churches and other traditional buildings are important roost sites for bats, how different species use roofspaces, walls and eaves, and the implications for building maintenance and conservation. It summarizes relevant legal protections and survey methods, offers practical advice on assessing and recording bat presence, and outlines mitigation and sympathetic repair techniques to allow necessary work while minimizing disturbance. Illustrated with examples and best-practice recommendations, it aims to help architects, conservation officers, contractors and property owners balance the needs of heritage buildings with bat conservation.