Having always had an affinity with the Dormouse, I am thrilled that I am soon to be involve with a Dormouse Conservation project run by the Kent Mammal Group.
I have been invited to attend a training course at Wildwood trust in Kent
on Dormouse Conservation covering history of dormouse research,survey techniques and monitoring schemes,habitat management and then I will be able to to apply for a dormouse handling licence and once qualified will be responsible for survey for signs of dormice in my local area.It is expected that you to monitor a dormouse nest box scheme at a site in your area for a minimum of a year.Which would involve checking boxes one day per month between April and November. A commitment that im sure my health will allow.
How exciting!
Really looking forward to learning more about these beautiful creatures and helping with their conservation.
More information on the Dormouse comming soon!
The Dormouse sings itself to sleep “twinkle twinkle
twinkle twinkle …” Alice in Wonderland
