Under mitigation schemes, bat provisions generally fall into two categories: permanent bat boxes and temporary bat boxes. Temporary bat boxes are intended to function as replacement roosts during construction works. These temporary roosting opportunities must remain available until permanent roosts have been incorporated into the new building. Permanent bat boxes therefore need to provide a highly durable solution, ensuring suitable roosting opportunities remain available for bats for many years to come.
Permanent bat boxes are an important tool in helping to address the decline of bat populations. Bats are highly dependent on suitable roosting opportunities, such as tree cavities, cavity walls and roof spaces within buildings.
By installing permanent bat boxes, it is possible to create long term roosting opportunities that replicate the conditions found in natural and traditional roost sites. In this way, permanent bat boxes can make a valuable contribution to the conservation of these remarkable and protected species.
At Unitura, we have extensive experience in the design and installation of permanent bat boxes. Our bat provisions have been specifically developed to meet the requirements of different bat species, providing safe and reliable roosting opportunities within the built environment. The boxes are designed with suitable internal dimensions and access slots, allowing bats to enter and leave easily. They are manufactured from durable materials and provide a stable and sheltered roosting environment, helping to create favourable conditions for long term use. By integrating permanent bat boxes into buildings, long lasting roosting opportunities can be provided that support bats throughout different stages of their life cycle.
Installing permanent nesting boxes not only benefits the bats themselves, but also the environment and humans. After all, bats are insectivores and thus help control pests.
Want to learn more about installing permanent bat boxes and the benefits of doing so? If so, feel free to contact us. We would be happy to tell you more.
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