Connected Urban Habitats
- Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) are Widespread across Europe and parts of Asia and live 5-7 years
- Hedgehogs need diverse connected habitat consisting of Hedgerows, Woodland edges, Meadows and Gardens
- In summer hedgehogs Foraging in gardens, parks woodland and grassland
- In winter Hedgehogs hibernate in leaf piles, log stacks, or compost heaps
- Hedgehogs need connected habitats to:
- Access to diverse food sources
- Finding partners across different territories
- Moving to safe hibernation sites
- Things that threaten hedgehogs are:
- Fences, roads, and urban development which can isolate populations
- These threats, Reduced genetic diversity and increased mortality
- We can support the Hedgehogs of Hoggs wood by:
- Creating hedgehog highways (small holes in fences)
- Safe hibernation sites
- Awareness campaigns
- Hedgehogs thrive in variable and connected habitats, and urban areas can play a crucial role in their conservation.
- Urban planners need to considers wildlife corridors and community involvement in hedgehog-friendly practices.
