living with mammals
Wherever we live in the UK, we share the green spaces around our homes and places of work with wild species. As towns spread and brownfield sites are redeveloped, so the built environment continually grows. Gardens, allotments and parks blur the distinction between built and natural environments. They offer an alternative habitat for species such as the fox and act as ‘green corridors’ linking habitats that are too small to support wildlife on their own.
We need your help with a survey to find out how our wild animals use the built environment and the green spaces within it. By carefully identifying and counting the mammals that live in and around built up land, we can begin to understand – and encourage – the biodiversity on our doorstep.
The survey takes place between April and June of each year and requires you to spend some time observing a chosen site (eg your garden or allotment) throughout the survey period.
For more information about the survey and its findings to date take a look at the survey updates section or read the features section of the Space For Nature website www.spacefornature.org.uk an excellent site with lots of information about wildlife gardening.
