Foundation for the protection and conservation of native bats in Thuringia
Stiftung Fledermaus
ErfurtNew on Amplifa
About the FLEDERMAUS Foundation
The FLEDERMAUS Foundation is a non-profit foundation based in Erfurt dedicated to the protection and conservation of native bats. Its work includes operating a bat emergency hotline for found-animal advice, awarding bat-friendly measures as part of the FLEDERMAUSFREUNDLICH (BAT-FRIENDLY) initiative, training bat specialist advisors, and managing and securing FFH point objects such as churches, adits and bunker structures. As the special task 'Bat Conservation' of the Natura 2000 network, the foundation manages the bat-relevant matters of 12 Natura 2000 stations in Thuringia and the 35 designated FFH objects of the state. It advises roost owners, stations and authorities, identifies hazard points, develops project outlines and leads species conservation joint projects, for example on forest bat conservation and on the barbastelle bat. In addition, the foundation offers free information materials and public relations work on bat behaviour and conservation measures.
- Site
- Erfurt
- Processes
- Bat Emergency Hotline / Found-animal advice, FLEDERMAUSFREUNDLICH initiative (awarding bat-friendly measures), Training as Bat Specialist Advisor, Roost management and securing of FFH point objects, Advice to roost owners, Natura 2000 stations and authorities, Public relations and free information materials, Project management of species conservation joint projects
- Materials
- Bat Emergency Hotline, FFH Point Object Management, Training as Bat Specialist Advisor, Information Materials
- Certificates
- Network of Natura 2000 stations, Training as Bat Specialist Advisor
- Industries
- Species Conservation / Nature Conservation, Environmental Education
- 01
Bat emergency hotline and found-animal advice
- 02
Advice to roost owners, Natura 2000 stations and authorities
- 03
Roost management and securing of FFH point objects
- 04
Project development and project management of species conservation joint
- 05
Public relations, training and information materials
Fields of Activity and Services
Bat Emergency Hotline
Telephone advice on found animals with regional contacts throughout Thuringia.
FFH Point Object Management
Preservation, protection and care of the 35 FFH objects designated in Thuringia, such as churches, adits and bunker structures.
Training as Bat Specialist Advisor
Annual training series for specialist advisors in bat conservation.
Information Materials
Free flyers and building instructions, including on bat boxes and found-animal care, for educational purposes and public relations.
Head Office
Erfurt
DEHead Office
Projects
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality and Network
The foundation works within the network of the 12 Natura 2000 stations of Thuringia and cooperates with regional partners from agriculture and forestry, authorities and project sponsors. The professional quality is based on trained bat specialist advisors and long-term roost management.
| Evidence | Erfurt |
|---|---|
| Network of Natura 2000 stations | |
| Training as Bat Specialist Advisor |
History
- 2024
Establishment of the special task 'Bat Conservation' within the Natura 2000 network of Thuringia with 12 Natura 2000 stations and management of the FFH point objects.
- 2026
Move to new office premises as of 01.04.2026.