Wildlife

UK Leisler's Bat Welfare: Woodland Bat

Leisler's bat is one of the UK's larger bats, with welfare dependent on woodland edge habitats and tree roost sites.

Key Facts

Scientific evidence guides best practice in this welfare area
Welfare improvements are achievable at reasonable cost
Public awareness and consumer choice drive positive welfare change
Every informed person strengthens the animal welfare movement

Welfare Considerations

Individual Leisler's bat welfare depends on insect prey in woodland edge and open habitats and appropriate tree roost sites. Woodland management that retains old trees with cavities supports Leisler's bat welfare alongside other woodland bat species.

What You Can Do

Learn more about this welfare topic from scientific sources
Support organisations working on this welfare issue
Make informed choices that support better welfare outcomes
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