This introductory course on bats and lighting provides a comprehensive overview of how artificial light impacts bat populations and ecology. During the course, we will look at the key considerations for designing lighting plans for developments, highways and other lighting that could affect bats. We’ll cover basic bat ecology and behaviour and how bats and other wildlife are affected by lighting. You will learn about the conservation concerns surrounding lighting and how we can mitigate this to help protect bats.
We will also look at creating an effective lighting plan to minimise disturbance to bats and other wildlife. This will include lighting terminology to help you communicate with developers and what species of bats are most affected by lighting. Together, we will examine some case studies and give real-world examples of good lighting plans.
An experienced Principal Ecologist and Bat Trainer, Sue Searle, from Ecology Training UK, teaches the course via a series of videos.
Bats and Lighting Course Content:
- Basic bat ecology and legislation.
- The effects of lighting on bats, wildlife and people.
- Which species of bat are most affected by light.
- Lighting terminology.
- What to consider when preparing lighting plans and lighting mitigation
- Preparing Lighting Plans for bats.
- Bat mitigation techniques for lighting.
- Case studies of lighting schemes for bats.
Bats and Lighting Course format:
This course is delivered on videos presented by Principal Ecologist, Sue Searle, BSc, PGDip, MCIEEM. Sue has 20 years of bat experience and has helped countless students gain their bat licence.
Module 1 Bats and Lighting – this module covers basic bat ecology and relevant legislation. Why lighting is an issue for bats, which species of bat are most affected by lighting and some case studies on bat use before and after lighting. Playing time 46 mins.
Module 2 – Lighting terminology – in this module, we cover lighting definitions. This includes illuminance vs luminance, lighting types, lighting legislation and guidance. Playing time 40 mins.
Module 3 – Lighting planning and mitigation – during this module, we cover the key things to consider when there are bats and lighting is needed. This includes sensitive lighting plans, and lighting mitigation for bats. It also includes some case studies of lighting schemes. Playing time 67 mins.
There will be a short quiz at the end, and if you get over 70%, you will receive a Certificate.
Module 1
Module 1 – Bats and lighting
Module 2
Module 2 – Lighting terminology
Module 3
Module 3 – Lighting planning and mitigation
The teaching is excellent. It’s clear, precise and easy to follow. The knowledge from Sue is fantastic and it’s taught in a very understandable way with no rush. It’s been really good and I feel I’ve been able to retain the information well because of the way the course has been taught.
I liked the course, it was very comprehensive. I’m surprised how much I enjoyed the online elements of the course, I thought I would do better in a face to face course but honestly being able to go at my own pace is really working for me as I can spend time on the bits I find tricky as they come up rather than making a note to look things up later… I like the YouTube videos, being able to pause or even speed up the video to match my pace works well for me. I do feel like I learnt a lot. I would 100% recommend the course to others
Depth of knowledge was excellent.
Useful links, detailed information, great supporting photos
Flexibility and easy to follow layout.
I liked the ability to undertake the course at my own pace.
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