Join the EIANZ Ecology Special Interest Section, for an engaging webinar where we’ll dive into curtailment—a proven strategy to reduce bat fatalities at wind farms. We’ll also explore exciting advancements in acoustic survey technologies to help how we monitor bat populations. Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, or just interested in wildlife conservation, this session will offer valuable insights on balancing renewable energy with bat protection. Don’t miss out—register now for a deeper look into these innovative solutions!

This webinar is the second in our series of webinars focusing on wind farms. Wind farm webinars which will run in 2025 are below. Keep an eye on your inbox for information on these webinars!

March 2025: Bird Utilisation Surveys
May 2025: Offset site obligation | Separate species
July 2025: Wind Farm and Post approval monitoring requirement

Meet the speakers:

Emma Bennett | PhD Candidate at Monash University

Emma Bennett is a leading expert in Post Construction Fatality Monitoring (PCFM), with 20 years of experience in wind energy and its impacts on wildlife. She supports developments across Australia and Asia, helping to achieve wildlife-friendly wind energy solutions. As a member of the International Scientific Advisory Committee on wind and wildlife issues, Emma collaborates with global experts to drive best practices in the industry.

A strong advocate for bat-friendly renewable energy, Emma provides innovative strategies that enable rapid development while minimising risks to vulnerable species. She pioneered the use of detection dogs at wind farms and continues to champion industry best practices to enhance sustainability and conservation efforts.

Michael Whitby | Director of Bats and Wind Program at Bat Conservation International

Michael has 12 years of experience working on bat conservation in academic, public, and private settings. He has studied bat distribution and behavior with acoustic and capture techniques, radio-telemetry, thermal imagery, and NEXRAD RADAR. Michael specializes in the use of emerging technology and advanced analytical techniques to find practical solutions to wide-spread conservation challenges.

He holds a B.S. from the University of Maine and an M.S. from Ball State University, and hopes to complete his Ph.D. in the coming months at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

This event will run off Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) and will run for 1 hour. The webinar will be recorded therefore attendees and a link to the webinar will be sent to all registered attendees in the days after the webinar.

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