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Recommendations for managing access to subterranean bat roosts to reduce the impacts of white-nose syndrome in bats

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White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a devastating fungal disease that has killed unprecedented numbers of hibernating bats in eastern North America. As of January 2016 WNS has spread to 26 states and ... More ≫

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White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a devastating fungal disease that has killed unprecedented numbers of hibernating bats in eastern North America. As of January 2016 WNS has spread to 26 states and five Canadian provinces. This document presents recommendations intended to reduce the potential for humans to disturb hibernating bats or inadvertently transport the fungus which causes the diseases to uncontaminated bat habitats.

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Cave closure review 2010-2015 : White-nose Syndrome (WNS) : a five year review of Government of Alberta cave closures

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In the summer of 2010, the Government of Alberta established temporary closures of known bat hibernacula under provincial authority in order to protect hibernating bats from White-nose Syndrome ... More ≫

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In the summer of 2010, the Government of Alberta established temporary closures of known bat hibernacula under provincial authority in order to protect hibernating bats from White-nose Syndrome (WNS). Given that the voluntary closure has been in effect for the five years originally recommended, a review of the situation was completed. This report briefly summarizes the current status of WNS, the risks, and the recommended responses.

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White-nose syndrome in Alberta

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There is unprecedented mortality of hibernating bats in caves and mines in northeastern United States. In some situations, all the bats in individual caves died during the winter months, often ... More ≫

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There is unprecedented mortality of hibernating bats in caves and mines in northeastern United States. In some situations, all the bats in individual caves died during the winter months, often with a white ring of fungus around their face. The problem is spreading rapidly. Local bat populations are seriously reduced and the effects will ripple throughout many ecosystems at a broad landscape level.

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