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Hedgehogs Released To Boost Population

Friday June 1 2012

DOZENS of hedgehogs were released in Barnsley on Sunday to boost the population.

About 75 were delivered from rescue centres in Hull and Sheffield and set free in loactions along the Dearne Valley.

Monk Bretton embroidery company owner Janet Mason organised the release. She said: "I am trying to do something to protect them. This has never been attempted before on such a large scale."

Janet, of Monks Way, said they were at risk because habitats were changing and some people hunted them for pleasure.

She has teamed up with Barnsley Council and Barnsley Biodiversity Trust. "We are tyring to bring wildlife back."

The hedgehogs were released at three sites: Rabbit Ings, Dearne Valley Park and Dave Allen's nature reserve at Keresforth.

"The idea is to get them to reproduce so we can introduce the yougn to other nautre reserves," said Janet.

Reply Posted by Tam on Wednesday January 2 2013 at 16:47

I want to thank janet so so much for helping us with our rescued hedgehog,just before xmas.We will be donating sometime in the new year Jannet is truely amazing at saving these needy hogs.Anyone who needs hedgehog help out there.Please dont hesitate to contact janet shes very understanding.

Reply Posted by janet dodsworth on Saturday May 18 2013 at 20:43

Hello,I used to have hedge hogs in my garden but not sure if they are still there.
can you give me some tips on how to find out or encourage them.
There is a small pile of leaves and twigs under a conifer that looks like it could be a home but I dont want to disturb it .
Thankyou
A hedgehog lover

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