ecology

Bats are a UK- and European-protected species. As such, all UK bat species, roosts, and breeding sites are protected by both UK and European law. Therefore, it is illegal to disturb bats or damage, destroy, or obstruct bat resting, sheltering, and breeding locations. Committing any of these crimes can result in up to six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine.[1] Consequently, bat surveys have become a critical aspect of building and renovation projects. However, bats’ preference for roosting in difficult-to-access crevices, voids, and hollows combined with their nocturnal activities makes conducting meaningful surveys challenging. Thankfully, Guide has developed a TK612 Thermal Imaging Monocular specifically for ecological and conservation applications, such as bat surveys. Continue reading →

Red Squirrel groups across the UK are using thermal imaging in their plight to protect the breed and the broader ecological system. Continue reading →

Thermal cameras are suitable for a multitude of ecological applications such as studying bats, monitoring animals in woodland, identifying the presence of algal bloom, detecting effluents in water bodies, and assessing sanitary landfills. Recently, we were made aware of another ecological use when we supplied a thermal camera to a much-valued customer involved with tree thermography.[1] Continue reading →