Guidance document
Living with Pine Martens — a householder's guide
A guide for householders on pine martens and how to avoid issues such as denning in loft spaces.
Resources
Staff at Vincent Wildlife Trust have produced a range of free, downloadable resources on the work to conserve threatened mammals in Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe. Some have written books that can be bought online through NHBS.
Guidance document
How to install a pine marten den box
This guidance document describes how to attach a Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) pine marten den box to the trunk
Guidance document
Pine Marten Feeder Box Monitoring Guide
Regular monitoring is an important part of pine marten conservation, particularly as populations expand into new areas, as it can help inform and prioritise conservation activities. This guide outlines best practice when using feeder boxes and trail cameras.
Guidance document
Lesser Horseshoe Bat Roost Resilience Audit
The purpose of this audit is to identify the work needed to retain or enhance a summer roost and is considered under five headings or criteria laid out in five sections, all of which impact on the longevity and suitability of the structure for lesser horseshoe bats. There is a Table of Actions to capture the work considered necessary to enhance the roost and a blank area titled Supplementary Section at the end of the document where specific recommendations and suggestions can be entered — but these should be brief and precise. Photo: ©Daniel Hargreaves
Guidance document
VWT Pine Marten Den Box Construction Guide
The following guidance document describes how to construct a Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) pine marten den box. This guidance document, and the construction plans contained within it, is an update of previous VWT guidance and replaces and supercedes all previous material published by VWT relating to the construction of den boxes. References made by third parties to VWT guidance or specifications may not reflect this updated guidance, even if they are made after the date of this document.
The specifications, plans and other material in this document are for information only. VWT does not accept any liability or responsibility arising from reliance on this document. Use of materials and accessories other than those recommended may affect the performance, safety and durability of the den box.
Guidance document
Design for Slot Bat Box
The CJM bat box was designed to imitate niches where crevice dwelling bats might roost; such as a split in a tree trunk or behind loose bark. The three vertical ‘slots’ each of a different width, offers a choice that several species of bat, depending on their size, might use.