One of the seemingly "innocent" but often detrimental pressures on the program's bat species is the human presence in important roosts, whether for speleological expeditions, archeological excavations, or other scientific activities or leisure visits. Especially during the period of birth and upbringing of newborns (nurseries, May - July) but also in winter (November-February), in the coldest caves, human presence can lead to mass deaths immediately or in the medium term.
The overall aim is the implementation of conservation actions in 10 Natura 2000 sites in order to improve the conservation status (range, population, habitat, future prospect) of 10 selected bat species (Annexes II - IV 92/43/EEC) and of Habitat 8310 (Annex I 92/43/EEC).
The LIFE programme is the EU’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action. LIFE contributes to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental and climate policy and laws by co-financing projects with European added value. Since its creation in 1992, LIFE has been through different funding periods.
Stretching over 18 % of the EU’s land area and almost 6 % of its marine territory, it is the largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world. It offers a haven to Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.
Citizen science
Visit our Citizen Science page to see our volunteer contribution and find out how you can helpus in studying and conserve bats and cave life!
Νέα & Άρθρα
The Opening Ceremony for the 2021 International Year of Caves and Karst will be held virtually on January 26th at YouTube.
𝐴𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑠 Andreev, 1986, ενδημικό του σπηλαίου Μαρώνειας