The hedgehog population has plummeted in the last 20 years, according to a survey by Hedgehog Street.
This is especially true for rural areas where numbers have fallen by up to three-quarters.
In towns and cities, hedgehog numbers are more stable, probably due to conservation efforts and the availability of gardens and green spaces.
From the Hedgehog Street website: A new conservation strategy has been created in response to trends highlighted in the report. To tackle this ongoing decline, we have worked collaboratively with over 30 stakeholders to create a topline, national strategy that can guide the change that’s desperately needed. Stakeholders include leading conservation NGOs, academics, educational institutions, hedgehog rehabilitators and organisations within the transport and farming sectors.
Find out more and read the brand new strategy HERE.
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