Cambridgeshire Live
·Jul 2026
UK households urged to make holes in their fences before summer ends
Households are encouraged to create small openings at the base of garden fences to help critically endangered hedgehogs move freely between properties in search of food, mates and nesting sites. Conservation groups highlight a steep population decline linked to habitat changes and modern gardening practices. Providing food, water and access routes, particularly during the key summer breeding season, supports the species' survival and improves natural pest control in gardens.