This document outlines the requirements that should ideally be met in the pre-construction (site clearance) and construction phases of a road scheme to minimise negative impacts on resident bats, or prevent avoidable impacts resulting from significant alterations to the immediate landscape.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Bats, produced by Becky Collins.

Reference: Keeley, B (Undated) Guidelines For The Treatment Of Bats During The Construction Of National Road Schemes. National Roads Authority (Ireland)