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Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 27 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Hedgehogs: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to encourage data sharing on hedgehog populations between governments and wildlife organisations.

Answer

In 2024 the first National Hedgehog Conservation Strategy was published with contributions from Natural England, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Forestry Commission. The strategy, which has identified several actions to facilitate and encourage data sharing on hedgehog populations, involves collaboration with stakeholders to include leading conservation NGOs, academics, and organisations within the transport and farming sectors.

In addition, Natural England is co-funding the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The information gathered will produce insights into the factors causing hedgehog population decline, leading to the implementation of practical conservation measures to address this challenge.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63501
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Conservation Information sharing Hedgehogs
Link
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