 Hedgehogs need our help. They are unfortunately classed as vulnerable to extinction in the UK due to habitat loss and road incidents. However, the good news is that our gardens can be a safe space for hedgehogs away from roads where they can feed, rest and hibernate. On average, hedgehogs walk around 2km a night looking for food, so connecting our gardens gives them more space to roam. The easiest way to connect our gardens is to leave gaps at the bottom of our fences. A 13cm square gap is enough for a hedgehog and plates like these are made to size, easy to install and are a fun way of marking your hedgehog gap. Providing ramps on steep areas can also help hedgehogs move around. I made this one from old wood offcuts and as you can see it's now hedgehog approved. If you'd like more hedgehog tips then you can visit the Wildlife Trust website at the link below.