This report aims to assess the impact of wind turbines on bats at a national scale through the systematic survey of a representative sample of wind energy facilities.

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

Reference: Mathews, F., Richardson, S., Lintott, P. & Hosken, D. (2016) Understanding the Risk to European Protected Species (bats) at Onshore Wind Turbine Sites to inform Risk Management. University of Exeter/DEFRA.