15th July New Findings Today further details of the Bechstein’s bats at Finemere have been announced which puts the importance of their conservation in context to HS2 plans. Ongoing research by the Bernwood Forest Bechstein’s Project has highlighted the extent of this rare species’ presence at Finemere and their national significance. These findings are reported by Wildlife Extra News; In [...]

From BUCKS HERALD, Wednesday 1st June 2011, By Andy Carswell A RARE species of bat has been discovered living in woodland in Buckinghamshire close to the planned route of the controversial High Speed 2 rail project. Bechstein’s bats, which are one of Britain’s rarest mammals, have been found in Finemere Wood near Aylesbury following a [...]