Hedgehog Street around Fleet
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Friends of Ancells Farm and Friends of Oakley Park are joining forces to start a Hedgehog Street around Fleet to try to improve the lives of our local hedgehogs. |
This exciting plan is in response to a campaign created by two wildlife charities who have joined forces to research the reasons why hedgehog numbers are declining in the UK. Further details of this campaign and for more information on how you can help hedgehogs please visit Hedgehog Street.
Although hedgehogs are common and widespread, evidence of a drastic decline is mounting. Surveys show that populations have dropped by almost 50% over the last 25 years and the indication is that this decline is still continuing in England and Wales. If nothing is done to reverse thetrend then this mammal could be extinct from some areas by 2050. This worrying level of decline has led to the hedgehog becoming a UK Priority Species and conservation measures are being put in place.
Joining in is simple. If you already have small gaps at the base your garden fence or hedge about 15cm in height and width, or can create a small gap (ask your neighbours first!), simply email us at fleethedgehogs@gmail.com. Tell us your house number and post code and we will add a marker to our map of Fleet to create a Hedgehog Street Around Fleet.
View Fleet Hedgehog Network in a larger map