Bats belong to a group of animals which is heavily influenced by human activity and actions. Forestry policy gives them no chance to dwell in Polish woods. They are deprived of their hiding places due to constant elimination of dead hollow trees. While a breeding bird

The majority of European buts has adjusted to use different kinds of buildings for their hiding places, both in spring and summer when they breed and bring up their offspring, and in winter when they hibernate for many weeks. This is why modernization or elimination of old

In order to protect this group of mammals people can do much with little expense. Among such “bat-friendly” initiatives are: protecting old fortifications, bunkers and underground tunnels from devastation and unwelcome visitors, creating special space under the roofs of newly build houses; preserving hollow trees, leaving dead trees in the forests, whenever it is possible giving up or limiting the use of insecticides.

Among the sites protected within Natura 2000 Network one can find many places which at first glance do not seem to be a typical nature reserve. These are mostly old, abandoned buildings, where bats find their shelter both in summer and winter.