It is now one of 90 bat groups nationwide, affiliated to The Bat Conservation Trust. The principal aim of the group is to provide a volunteer force to assist English Nature in protecting bats through advising householders, landowners, builders and developers. 

Over the years much effort has been put into protecting, enhancing and creating hibernation sites, carrying out surveys using bat detectors and computer software, establishing bat box projects and carrying out specific surveys on barns and churches. Over 2200 records have been collected on 12 species, of which two new species have been discovered and one rediscovered after many years absence in the county.

Currently there are around 50 members in the group with at least half regularly participating in practical bat conservation. 

Need more information?

The Suffolk Bat Group and Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Wildline
01473 890089

Bat Conservation Trust
0845 1300 228

Natural England Suffolk
01284 762218