Habitat creation
It’s quite easy to make a difference for specific animal groups. When suggesting habitat creation please include details on how it will be maintained and where it will be located.
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Invertebrates: create- log piles, bee hotels; plant nectar-rich plant species for pollinators; pond creation.
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Birds: erect nest boxes for tits, robins, swifts, house martins, redstarts. Make sure you provide feeders and other habitats/ plant life to attract insects.
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Herptiles: create - small ponds, compost heaps and provision of refugia and hibernacula.
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Mammals – provision of undisturbed areas; holes in fences & gravel boards for hedgehogs. Make adjustments such as reducing artificial lighting to make areas more inviting for bats, you can find some great tips from the Bat Conservation Trust Gardening for bats.
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When clearing any ground (cutting back vegetation or clearing debris) that has been left untouched for some time be conscious not to disturb breeding birds (breeding season is normally March to August), if hedgehogs, reptiles or amphibians are encountered allow them to move to safe cover and consider how to accommodate them within your site. If you think there is a risk of encountering a protected species, contact the local Wildlife Trust for advice.