Hedgehogs have suffered a staggering 75% population decline in Britain over the past 20 years due to habitat destruction caused by housing developments. In response, tradespeople are encouraging homeowners to turn their gardens into hedgehog-friendly havens, marking Hedgehog Awareness Week from May 4. Expert Sharon Jacobs emphasizes the importance of checking areas before mowing to avoid injuring these nocturnal creatures. A guide from My Builder offers practical advice on making gardens more hospitable, suggesting the creation of hedgehog houses and maintaining wild areas for nesting and food sources.
Hedgehogs have seen their population decline by 75% over the last 20 years due to habitat destruction from housing developments, prompting calls for garden safety.
Tradespeople in housing development are promoting Hedgehog Awareness Week to encourage homeowners to transform gardens into safe havens for hedgehogs, vital to wildlife.
Sharon Jacobs urges gardeners to be cautious when mowing, as injuries to hedgehogs can be avoided by checking areas beforehand, helping to protect this declining species.
A guide by My Builder offers simple tips for creating hedgehog-friendly gardens, including building hedgehog houses and allowing parts to grow wild for natural habitat.
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