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Bats in Poland are legally protected (Polish law on nature conservation, Habitats Directive, EUROBATS), but this protection is often not effective. For them it is crucial to secure their shelters. However, the owners of buildings with their shelters and a significant proportion of the public do not know that bats are protected or how to run this protection. The public services that should assist do not know how to do this. Therefore, bats'' habitats are often destroyed, and the bats are killed.
The main activities planned to address this challenge include:
A citizen will be able to get expert advice over the phone if there is a problem with a bat.
Owners of buildings with bat shelters will benefit from a experts visit who will give advice.
Tourist facilities where bats are present will receive leaflets.
All municipal police will receive booklet explaining what to do in bat interventions and where to get help.
Bat specialists will improve their skills during a workshop.
Several other activates addressed to general public will support these efforts.
The expected achievement:
More effective protection of the bat species in Poland by reducing threats.
Public awareness-raising of the importance of bats, their habitats and need to protect them.
Promotion of positive attitude towards bat species and ecosystems.
From this project, the following groups are expected to benefit:
general public,
youngsters,
tourists in buildings with bats,
owners of buildings with bat shelters,
municipal police,
bat specialists
(raising their knowledge and awareness, providing expert assistance).