Dormice have been lost from at least 8 counties in the past 50
years but PTES is leading the fight back for this secretive but
charming animal. The lead Partners on the UK Biodiversity Action
Plan for dormice are the Wildlife Trusts and Natural England.
Dormice have an unusual biology that affects their lifestyle.
Information on dormice ecology can be found here Hazel dormice
have only really been studied by scientists over the past 30
years. Some of the scientific papers written on them are
available Are you involved with dormouse recording? Some copies
of the Dormouse monitor are now online in case you have lost
your copy. We are trying to obtain and maintain an accurate and
up-to-date record of dormouse distribution in the UK. In
addition to your local records centre, or your local Wildlife
Trust, please send a copy of your records to PTES to improve
knowledge of their distribution in Britain. Are you a woodland,
or land manager, with a specific interest in dormouse
conservation? We may have a leaflet or l