Henry Schofield is apparently the most recognised expert in horseshoe research and conservation. His PhD thesis belongs to the main sources of knowledge on the ecology and ethology of the lesser horseshoe bat.

Working as the Conservation and Science Manager in the Vincent Wildlife Trust, Henry run horseshoe conservation projects pioneering world-wide. Thanks to these actions, the VWT worked out standards, that have been adopted also by the Pro Natura, including in the Podkowiec+ project.

Vincent Wildlife Trust website