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Here to help: If you need a Bat Light Spill Assessment please email for a quotation, phone numbers are at top of page if you prefer.
A bat light spill assessment is an investigation conducted to evaluate the potential impact of artificial light on bat populations in a specific area. Bats are highly sensitive to light, and artificial light pollution can disrupt their behavior in various ways, potentially leading to negative consequences for their survival and reproduction.
Here's what a bat light spill assessment typically involves:
Habitat evaluation: Identifying and mapping suitable bat habitat features within the affected area and surrounding landscape, such as woodlands, hedgerows, and freshwater bodies. Light source characterization: Analyzing the type, intensity, color, and direction of existing or proposed artificial light sources. This includes factors like lamp type, height, and timing of operation.
Predicting light spill: Modeling the extent and intensity of light spill from the identified sources, taking into account factors like topography, vegetation cover, and weather conditions.
Evaluating how the predicted light spill might affect bat activity in the area, considering factors like:
Light source modifications: Recommending adjustments to existing light sources, such as using shielded fixtures, dimming lights during certain hours, or adopting alternative lighting technologies with lower blue light emissions. Habitat enhancement: Proposing measures to improve the quality and connectivity of bat habitat within the affected area, such as planting native trees and shrubs to create corridors and buffer zones. Monitoring and adaptive management: Establishing a plan for monitoring the effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures and adapting them as needed to achieve the desired outcomes for bat populations.
The cost of a bat light bill assessment will vary depending on the complexity of the site but for a typical development consisting of up to five Dwellings or a couple of large industrial buildings the cost should be under £3000 + VAT provided that the required lighting is not to complicated it in its design please do however send us some plans for your project and we will get back to you with as competitive price as possible.
By adopting a proactive approach to managing light spill, we can ensure that artificial lighting sources coexist with bat populations in a harmonious manner, minimizing negative impacts and supporting the conservation of these vital creatures.