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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
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Press release: ‘Go WILD for Hedgehogs’: new campaign urges gardeners to create wild patches for hedgehogs

Simply create a wild patch, record its location online and encourage much-needed natural insect prey and nesting materials for native hedgehogs This July, gardeners, families and individuals are being urged to create wild patches as part of a new campaign to make more spaces with natural insect food and nesting materials for native hedgehogs. The …

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Press release: Search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ begins

Hedgehog Highway - by Tony and Pam Francis

Public asked to help hedgehogs by connecting as many gardens as possible and submitting entries online 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 …

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Press release: New report reveals hedgehogs have declined by between 30% – 75% across different areas of the countryside since 2000, but are stabilising in urban areas

Rural populations continue to plummet, with the largest declines in eastern England Urban populations are stable, and may even be recovering thanks to community action Urgent action is now needed to try and bring hedgehogs back to the countryside Today, [Tuesday 22nd February 2022], a new report published by wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered …

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Press release: ‘Go WILD for Hedgehogs’: new campaign urges gardeners to create wild patches for hedgehogs

Press release: Search for ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ begins

Press release: New report reveals hedgehogs have declined by between 30% – 75% across different areas of the countryside since 2000, but are stabilising in urban areas