The Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group was formed in 1984 as part of the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, and became independant a few years later. We currently have 52 members. Our objectives are to study and record bats within the county and protect their habitats.

The Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group is an independent group which is affiliated to the Bat Conservation Trust and works closely with the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

Members of the group give advice and those who have a Natural England licence can examine roosts and any bats which are present. Membership extends across the county and if needed visits can be arranged.

The group records and maps the distribution of bats and operates a number of bat box schemes.

Members of the group are happy to visit clubs and societies to give talks about bats and to lead walks.

Newsletters and an annual report 'Tragus' are produced which all members receive.

Our records database represents a unique resource for bats in Derbyshire and we provide data to conservation bodies and ecological consultants on a regular basis.

Our current membership subscription rate is £6.50 to join for the first year then £5 per year per membership.

If you wish to join the Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group, please send your name, address and membership fee (please make cheques payable to The Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group) to:

C/o Sue Crookes, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, East Mill, Bridge Foot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1XH