Volunteers needed for spring wildlife survey in gardens and other green spaces - PTES
Last year, almost 800 sites across the country were surveyed
Last year, rare red squirrels, hazel dormice and water voles were spotted in parts of the UK
2023’s results also show an ongoing decline in records of rabbits, whose numbers have fallen by up to 50% since the survey began in 2003
Anyone in the UK can help wildlife by taking part in PTES’ Living with Mammals survey
This spring, leading wildlife conservation charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is calling for volunteers across the UK to take part in its popular annual Living with Mammals survey, in a bid to track changes in our wildlife.
Volunteers are needed to record sightings of any wild mammals they see each week in their gardens, local parks or other green spaces, such as allotments and churchyards. The results enable conservationists to better understand how our environment is changing, how these changes impact wild mammal populations, which need the most help and where conservation action is needed.
Any sightings of mammals (or the signs left behind, such as footprints or droppings) are recorded online. Free advice is available to help those new to wildlife surveying, with guides on how to identify different species and recognise tell-tale signs – you don’t need to be an expert!
Posted On: 05/03/2024
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