Hampshire Mammal Group

News

An annual report from the People's Trust for Endangered Species
(Click on image to access)

The report highlights the ongoing discussions over badgers and the spread of bovine TB, the mountain hare as a new BAP species and the possibility of reintroducing beavers to England.

You may order a hard copy of the report by calling the PTES on 020 7498 4533.

A new local mammal group has recently been formed. Have a look at the

Surrey Mammal Group

website to see what they are doing.

There has been a review of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan Priority species list and the following mammals hav now been added:

*Hedgehog
*Pine Marten
*Harvest Mouse
*Polecat

There is an article in the current edition of the Aldershot News entitled

'Giving Humble Species a Chance'

Written by Rebcca Mcgill and looking at dormice locally it features the work of Ian White, a committee member of the Hampshire Mammal Group and also the Dormouse Officer at Peolples Trust for Endangered Species.

An excellent introductory book giving details of most of Britains Mammals is available for only Ł2.00 (including postage and packing). Proceeds from the sale of these books will go to the charity Peoples Trust for Endangered Species

Please make cheques payable to PTES for the sum of Ł2.00 and send your order to:

Ian White
2 Chapel Close
Dummer
Hampshire
RG25 2AB