TWO wildlife charities are asking members of the public to link their gardens this summer in a bid to help hedgehogs and find ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’.
The British Hedgehog Preservation Society and People’s Trust for Endangered Species, who together run nationwide campaign Hedgehog Street, are urging people to connect as many gardens in their area as possible.
This will allow hedgehogs to roam between them in search of food, mates and nesting materials – a small action vital for the species’ long-term survival.
The idea is simple: Connect as many gardens as possible via ‘Hedgehog Highways’ (a 13cm or CD case sized square gap under garden fences or walls), and then submit your entry online.
The highest number of gardens linked will be crowned ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’, with prizes including special Hedgehog Highway plaques and a hamper packed with hedgehog-themed goodies.
Prizes will be on offer for those on smaller streets too. Existing ‘Hedgehog Streets’ can also enter, though expansion is recommended.
The search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ will run over the summer holidays until September 10.
Hedgehogs were listed as ‘vulnerable to extinction’ on the Red List for Britain’s Mammals 2020 Visit www.hedgehogstreet.org
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