Hedgehog ecology and land management course – 25th May

11th May 2022

Developed back in 2015 in partnership with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and hedgehog experts including Dr Pat Morris & Dr Nigel Reeve, this course targets people involved in the management of public spaces or private amenity land. This includes consultants, landscape architects and developers. 

We’ve amended the course for online delivery and are pleased to bring you a course on Wednesday 25th May 2022. Please find more details and booking link below.

Course content

Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour
An overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation.

Talk 2: Population, monitoring and the law
An overview of recent trends in the UK hedgehog population, the hedgehog’s conservation status and the legislation surrounding them.

Talk 3: Threats and mitigation
An overview of threats to hedgehogs and discussion around potential solutions and barriers.

Cost: £30 per person
Duration: Half day (1pm-5pm)
Tutors: Hugh Warwick and Grace Johnson
Location: Online (Zoom)