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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Mammals on roads survey
July sees the start of a nationwide survey of mammal sightings along single-carriageway roads. The survey is organised by the People's Trust for Endangered Species. The first survey was in 2001. The survey takes place during July, August and September. To date, over half a million kilometres of road have been surveyed, and changes in counts of species such as … [Read more...] about Mammals on roads survey
Mammals of The Trossachs
Both red and grey squirrels live in Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and you can help our Rangers map out where they are by recording where and when you see them. Either download the squirrel survey form (211kb pdf file), fill it in and post the form to the address below, or use the information headings in the form to email it to Gavin Skipper ( … [Read more...] about Mammals of The Trossachs
Hedgehog Homes
Often heard snuffling around the garden on a summer evening, searching out all those juicy slugs. Hedgehogs are an important part of our garden pest control and now that autumn is fast approaching, we have to think about where these useful creatures are going to live. … [Read more...] about Hedgehog Homes