A new project, called 'Hedgehog Street', is being launched by two charities to help stop the decline of the hedgehog population. Two charities, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) have joined forces to carry out a three year project to conserve and research hedgehogs. Local hedgehog champions are being … [Read more...] about Hedgehog Street – Neighbourhood watch for hedgehogs
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Bramble crop concerns scientists
Known by some as the bramble and to others as the blackberry, the small dark fruit found in hedgerows is becoming an essential tool in the recording of changes in our climate. The Woodland Trust has predicted that, although blackberries could ripen early due to the unseasonably warm weather, the crop could suffer this year due to the driest spring across many counties in … [Read more...] about Bramble crop concerns scientists
Caution – Don’t roast a hedgehog
A warning has gone out for anyone building a bonfire this Autumn to watch out for hedgehogs settling down to hibernate. Stacks of leaves, branches and general autumn waste are ideal sanctuaries for hedgehogs looking to settle down for the winter. At this time of year villages and communities are starting to create large piles of sticks and twigs ahead of November the 5th … [Read more...] about Caution – Don’t roast a hedgehog