Thank you for showing an interest in this project. Please read this information sheet carefully before deciding whether or not to participate. If you decide to participate we thank you. If you decide not to take part there will be no disadvantage to you and we thank you for considering our request.What is the aim of the project?This project aims to assess researchers’ experiences using acoustic bat lures. Not only the effectiveness of the devices, but more specifically the methods used when deploying lures. The information gathered will form part of a review on bat lures and assist in informing best practice. This survey is being undertaken as part of Oli Aylen’s MSc.We are seeking responses from any individuals who have used lures when trapping bats. If you work as part of a team, please submit only one survey response per project, so as not to duplicate results.What will participants be asked to do?Should you agree to take part in this project, you will be asked to complete a short survey, which should take you less than 10 minutes. Please be aware that you may decide not to take part in the project, or may withdraw from the project at any time without any disadvantage to yourself.What data or information will be collected and what use will be made of it?No personal information will be collected during this survey, unless contact details for further questions is voluntarily given. The data collected will be securely stored in such a way that only those mentioned below will be able to gain access to it. Data obtained as a result of the research will be retained for at least 5 years in secure storage. Any personal information held on the participants may be destroyed at the completion of the research even though the data derived from the research will, in most cases, be kept for much longer or possibly indefinitely. The researcher and supervisor will have access to the raw data. Results from the data analysis, but not raw data, will be shared with relevant organisations. No material that could personally identify you will be used in any reports on this study. The results of the project may be published and will be available in the University of Otago Library (Dunedin, New Zealand) but every attempt will be made to preserve your anonymity.What if participants have any questions?If you have any questions about our project, either now or in the future, please feel free to contact either:-Oli Aylen and/or Prof. Phil BishopDepartment of Zoology Department of Zoology(+64) 3 479 7990 (+64) 3 479 7990This study has been approved by the Department stated above. However, if you have any concerns about the ethical conduct of the research you may contact the University of Otago Human Ethics Committee through the Human Ethics Committee Administrator (ph +643 479 8256 or email gary.witte@otago.ac.nz ). Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated and you will be informed of the outcome.CONSENT FORM FOR PARTICIPANTSI have read the information sheet concerning this project and understand what it is about. All my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I understand that I am free to request further information at any stage.I know that:-1. My participation in the project is entirely voluntary;2. I am free to withdraw from the project at any time without any disadvantage;3. Personal identifying information will be destroyed at the conclusion of the project but any raw data on which the results of the project depend will be retained in secure storage for at least five years;4. The results of the project may be published and will be available in the University of Otago Library (Dunedin, New Zealand) but every attempt will be made to preserve my anonymity.