Description:
This report outlines the installation of artificial old growth maternity roosts to connect old growth forest patches and wetland and riverine riparian habitat in the Golden area. Current project pilot enhancements will mimic an old growth habitat corridor for Northern myotis but is likely to benefit other bat species that depend on old growth in the East Kootenays. Habitat enhancement techniques that increase the availability of optimal roosting locations or corridors between old growth patches for bats may help in the recovery of bat species affected by cumulative landscape alterations. 

Keywords: bats; roosts; Brandenbark

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Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada

Category: Bats

Focal Area: All

Resource Type: Report

Year: 2021